Making Cordials and Homemade Liquors

Moonshine Liquor and Cordials

Liqueurs are spirit based drinks to which flavors are added, usually by infusion, and are often enhanced by sweetening. Sometimes spirits are flavored but unflavored liqueurs do not exist; they are simply known as spirits. Liqueurs are also known as cordials in the United Kingdom and Australia. In the Scandinavian and Germanic speaking countries liqueurs and spirits are commonly known as aquavits, schnapps (schnapps, snaps), or washers; in eastern Baltic and Slavic countries as vodkas; and, in French speaking counties as eau de vies and brandies.

5L Serving and Aging Barrel Kit $89.95
Handcrafted from American White Oak the barrel holds approximately 5 liters. All barrels have a medium toast and come with the stand, bung, and wooden spigot. Perfect for aging Wine, Tequila, Brandy, Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, Cognac, or Wine Vinegar. Kit includes: Barre, Stand, Bung, Spigot, Conditioning and Cleaning Supplies.
Dimensions: 9.5" x 6.5" x 6.5" | Size: 5 liter (approx) | Toast: Medium

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ALASKAN BOOTLEGGER'S BIBLE $21.95
How to make beer, wine, liqueurs and moonshine whiskey. The author dusts off over 30 years of experience to tell you how it's done. He also tells you how to make the equipment.

LORE OF STILL BUILDING $10.95
A fun and helpful guide to producing alcohol for food and fuel.

CORDIALS FROM YOUR KITCHEN $12.95
Using these easy instructions, readers can create fruit, nut, herb, spice, coffee, and cream-based liqueurs.

MAKING LIQUORS FOR GIFTS $3.95
Includes everything from equipment to labeling, gift ideas and recipes using fresh ingredients. Also includes a short history on liquors. 32 pages.

8 oz. SMALL PLASTIC LIQUOR BOTTLES $12.95
The perfect package for giving your homemade cordials as gifts. Holds 8 ounces in a crystal clear plastic bottle with reusable screw on cap. Bag of 12 with caps.

GLYCERIN FINISHING FORMULA 4 ounce $2.55
GLYCERIN FINISHING FORMULA 1 gallon $44.95
To smooth and mellow liquors

Liquor Quik Flavor Essence
   Liquor making is as old as civilization itself. In fact, the recipes and techniques used have not changed much since the Middle Ages. Carefully selected seeds, herbs, fruits and essential oils are macerated or distilled and then fortified with alcohol and sweetened. Our essences are made in Northern Europe where the 'old world' style of extraction is a much treasured art.
   These are all natural 100% European essences. Each bottle flavors 750 ml of natural vodka, alcohol, fermented Super Yeast or other alcohol. This product is twice as concentrated as Royal Piper (Noirot is similar in this way) but our new European recipes and essences include natural nut, fruit and/or grain oils, something competitive products do not use. The result, "a superior finished product".
   You can also use Liquor Quick Essences to flavor and enhance all types of foods. Here's just a few ideas. If you have a special recipe using Liquor Quick Essences please tell us so we can add it to the list.

AMERETTO $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
AMERETTO 12 pk. $39.95
Amaretto is the most popular Italian almond liqueur.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 1¼ cups of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 25-30% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 32 ounces. Ingredients: natural extracts, essences, oils and caramel color.

ANISETTE $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
ANISETTE 12 pk. $39.95
A sweet aniseed flavored liqueur which emulsifies in water.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 1 cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 20-25% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 30 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils and propylene glycol.

APRICOT BRANDY $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
APRICOT BRANDY 12 pk. $39.95
Apricot Brandy is a delicious blend of apricot and brandy.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 7/8 cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 25-30% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 30 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

TENNESSEE BOURBON WHISKEY $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
TENNESSEE BOURBON WHISKEY 12 pk. $39.95
Tennessee classic American charcoal mellowed corn whiskey.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or “swish barrel” alcohol. Shake well to mix thoroughly. Makes approximately 27 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

KENTUCKY BOURBON WHISKEY $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
KENTUCKY BOURBON WHISKEY 12 pk. $39.95
The classic American charcoal mellowed corn whiskey.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or “swish barrel” alcohol. Shake well to mix thoroughly. Makes approximately 27 oz. Ingredients: Natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

CANADIAN RYE WHISKEY $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
CANADIAN RYE WHISKEY 12 pk. $39.95
Canadian Rye Whiskey is the classic Canadian whiskey.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or “swish barrel” alcohol. Shake well to mix thoroughly. Makes approximately 27 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

CARIBBEAN COFFEE $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
CARIBBEAN COFFEE 12 pk. $39.95
Jamaican coffee liqueur made from coffee beans and rum.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 7/8 cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 25-30% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 30 oz. Ingredients: Natural extracts, essential oils, coffee bean, propylene glycol and caramel color.

CHERRY BRANDY $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
CHERRY BRANDY 12 pk. $39.95
Cherry Brandy is a classic Northern European style fruit liqueur.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and ½ cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 25-30% ABV neutral grain alcohol or vodka, or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 29 oz. To make a Cherry Suisse (chocolate) Liqueur, see the 2006 LQ™ brochure. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and color (FD&C Red No. 3).

GOLDRUSH CINNAMON SCHNAPPS $3.95
GOLDRUSH CINNAMON SCHNAPPS 12 pk. $39.95 (each makes 1 liter)
A blend of hot and sweet cinnamon liqueur with real gold flakes.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 3/4 cup (160 g) of granulated sugar into a 35 fl. oz. bottle. Fill with 35 fl. oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 1 fl. oz. of glycerine. Makes approximately 30 fl. oz. Ingredients: Natural extracts, essential oils, gold flakes and propylene glycol.

COCONUT RUM $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
COCONUT RUM 12 pk. $39.95
Coconut Rum is a blend of coconut and Caribbean white rum.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 7/8 cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 20-25% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 30 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils and propylene glycol.

CREME DE MENTHE $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
CREME DE MENTHE 12 pk. $39.95
Crème de Menthe is the classic green peppermint liqueur.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 1¼ cups of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 25-30% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 32 ounces. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and color (FD&C Green No. 3)

DARK JAMAICAN RUM $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
DARK JAMAICAN RUM 12 pk. $39.95
Dark Jamaican Rum is the original dark navy rum.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or “swish barrel” alcohol. Shake well to mix thoroughly. Makes approximately 27 oz. To make a Demerara Cream Rum Liqueur, see the 2006 LQ™ brochure. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

CARIBBEAN WHITE RUM $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
CARIBBEAN WHITE RUM 12 pk. $39.95
White Caribbean Rum is the original light, white rum.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or “swish barrel” alcohol. Shake well to mix thoroughly. Makes approximately 27 oz. To make other flavored rums, see the 2006 LQ™ brochure. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils and propylene glycol.

TEQUILA GOLD $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
TEQUILA GOLD 12 pk. $39.95
Golden barrel-aged Anejo style tequila with a mild, rich flavor.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or “swish barrel” alcohol. Shake well to mix thoroughly. Makes approximately 27 oz. one liter. To make flavored gins, see the 2006 LQ™ brochure. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

HAZELNUT LIQUEUR $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
HAZELNUT LIQUEUR 12 pk. $39.95
Hazelnut is a traditional Italian nut liqueur.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 1¼ cups of granulated sugar into a 35 oz. one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 25-30% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 32 ounces. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

IRISH CREME $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
IRISH CREME 12 pk. $39.95
Irish Cream is a blend of Irish Whisky, cream and chocolate.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 7/8 cup of granulated sugar into a 40 oz. bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 18-20% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. Before serving, mix a small can of un sweetened condensed whole milk (6 oz. / 170 ml) into the Irish Cream. Refrigerate any unused liqueur and shake well before serving. Makes approximately 36 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

ITALIANO $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
ITALIANO 12 pk. $39.95
Italiano is a popular Italian herb & vanilla liqueur.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 7/8 cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 30-35% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 30 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and color (FD&C Yellow No. 5).

SCOTCH WHISKEY HIGHLAND MALT $3.95 each
SCOTCH WHISKEY HIGHLAND MALT 12 pk. $39.95 (each makes 1 liter)
Malt Whisky is a strong tasting “single malt” style whisky.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or “swish barrel” alcohol. Shake well to mix thoroughly. Makes approximately 27 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

JAGERBITTER SCHNAPPS $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
JAGERBITTER SCHNAPPS 12 pk. $39.95
Schnapps is the classic German style dry semi-bitter herb liqueur.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and ½ cup (115 g) of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with one liter of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 29 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

MEXICAN COFFEE $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
MEXICAN COFFEE 12 pk. $39.95
Mexican Coffee is the world's #1 coffee liqueur.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 7/8 cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 25-30% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 30 oz. To make other coffee liqueur recipes, see the 2006 LQ™ brochure. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, coffee bean, propylene glycol and caramel color.

ORANGE BRANDY $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
ORANGE BRANDY 12 pk. $39.95
Orange Brandy is a magical blend of orange and brandy.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and ½ cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 29 oz. To make other orange liqueur recipes, see the 2006 LQ™ brochure. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

PEACH SCHNAPPS $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
PEACH SCHNAPPS 12 pk. $39.95
Peach Schnapps is a classic fruit liqueur.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 7/8 cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 25-30% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 30 oz. To make Peach Vodka, DO NOT add any sugar. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils and propylene glycol.

WHITE SAMBUCA $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
WHITE SAMBUCA 12 pk. $39.95
Sambuca is a popular Italian aniseed (licorice taste) liqueur.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and ¾ cup of granulated sugar into a 35 oz. one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 30 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils and propylene glycol.

SCOTCH HONEY WHISKEY $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
SCOTCH HONEY WHISKEY 12 pk. $3.95
Scotch Honey Whisky is a famous blend of whisky, honey and herbs.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 1 ¼ cups of granulated sugar into a 35 oz. one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 32 tablespoons (880 ml). Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

SCOTCH WHISKEY $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
SCOTCH WHISKEY 12 pk. $39.95
Scotch Whisky (Blended) is based on the famous “red” whisky.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or “swish barrel” alcohol. Shake well to mix thoroughly. Makes approximately 27 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

SOUTHERN WHISKEY $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
SOUTHERN WHISKEY 12 pk. $39.95
A delicious blend of Bourbon Whiskey and citrus fruits.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 1 ¼ cups of granulated sugar into a 35 oz. one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 32 ounces. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

SWISS CHOCOLATE ALMOND $3.95each (makes 1 liter)
SWISS CHOCOLATE ALMOND 12 pk. $39.95
A delicious blend of dark chocolate and almond.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 1¼ cups of granulated sugar into a 35 oz. one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 20-25% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 32 ounces. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils, propylene glycol and caramel color.

TRIPLE SEC $3.95 each (makes 1 liter)
TRIPLE SEC 12 pk. $39.95
A citrus liqueur made from marc brandy, orange peel and herbs.
Instructions: Pour the contents of this bottle and 7/8 cup of granulated sugar into a one liter bottle. Fill with 26.5 oz. of 35-40% ABV grain alcohol, neutral vodka or clarified LQ-SuperYeast™. Shake until the sugar has completely dissolved. If desired, thicken with 2 tablespoons of glycerin. Makes approximately 30 oz. Ingredients: natural extracts, essential oils and propylene glycol.