Do you know what this is? It's vodka infused with a simple syrup and green walnuts. Paul, aka "Chilebrown" is not one to let something edible go to waste, which of course I applaud!:
Not the greatest picture, but there is cooling mist. I got a walnut tree so why not!
I'll be curious to know how it comes out, Paul! Sounds like you'll be having a party with your hootch under that patio when it's ready. His recipe for "Green Walnut Liquor" is below the fold, as is his "cool kitty" shot of his patio misters.
If you've been cooking, share your pics! Email me your latest creations.
Chilebrown's Green Walnut Liquor
INGREDIENTS:
25 green walnuts
1 quart vodka
2 cups granulated sugar
Zest of one lemon
4 cloves
1 stick cinnamon
Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut walnuts into quarters and put them in a large, clean jar with vodka, sugar, lemon zest, cloves and cinnamon. Close jar and set under sun for 60 days.
For syrup, combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Store covered in refrigerator. Add syrup to steeping nuts to ensure they are covered at all times. If necessary, make additional syrup, but not to exceed 1/2 cup. At end of 60 days, add any remaining syrup, then strain liquid through a fine mesh sieve lined with several layers of cheesecloth. Discard nuts, lemon, cloves and cinnamon. Bottle liqueur and seal.
Makes about 1 quart
That looks wildly refreshing. I want some.
Ya gotta like the cat sign, too.
I can't believe I overlooked that. I was too busy staring at the limes. Wonder where he got that?
Hopefully Paul will check in and tell us.
And I think those are the green walnuts in the vodka.
I am sorry that I do not know where the cat sign came from because it was a gift. It is acutually a warning to our two Golden Retrievers(Oscar&Mojo),that Norton the cat is crossing. Norton is the boss!!!!!