Thank God for Everclear

[ratflinger]

Fortunately in Texas we can buy 190 proof, otherwise I'd have to use other means to obtain it. I use it for fortifying port or sherry like products. Being 190 a little goes a long way. My wife uses it to strip lemons of their oils and flavors to make Lemoncello. You do have to remember to cut it, one year I forgot and while the Lemoncello was really good, just a little bit cranked you right up! Wife will try stripping out other fruits, but mostly they are

What do you use Everclear for?

 

[winemaker81]

I use Everclear same as you. I can't visualize actually drinking it undiluted.

 

[Neb Farmer]

I use the 190 Everclear to make limoncello, used it to make cherry-cello...which is super easy. Just toss in the cherries whole! I have made orange-cello....not too bad but i prefer the lemon.
This year I will be tossing some apples in it just to see how it goes. And YES, I usually 'cut' the 190 in half with some simple syrup ( sugar water )

Good stuff!

 

[winemaker81]

I dilute 150 proof down to 60 proof for limoncello and limecello. Had to use Pearson's Square to figure out the ratios. 80 proof vodka is easier for mixing (3 cups vodka base, 1 cup syrup), but Everclear produces better results.

 

[Ohio Bob]

I can’t get EC190 in Ohio, but I’ve got contacts who brought me some from TX/MO. I use it in airlocks. Also to reduce the foaming when racking. A couple of drops and the foam goes back to liquid so I can keep topping off carboys.

 

[ratflinger]

I use Everclear same as you. I can't visualize actually drinking it undiluted.

Well you do realize the issue quickly!

 

[ratflinger]

I can’t get EC190 in Ohio, but I’ve got contacts who brought me some from TX/MO. I use it in airlocks. Also to reduce the foaming when racking. A couple of drops and the foam goes back to liquid so I can keep topping off carboys.

Kind of a waste for airlocks, I use EasyClean for that, but lacking anything else I have used in airlocks also.

 

[kvaden]

I can only get the 150 in Virginia, but whenever I have business in Maryland, I'll pick up a couple bottles of 190. I use the 150 for the limoncello (less cutting needed) and the 190 for vermouth and bitters.