Ah, fall! The season of vibrant colors, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin-spiced everything. As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, our taste buds start to crave warm and comforting flavors. And for cannabis lovers, this is the perfect time to experiment with new recipes using Everclear grain alcohol.
If you’re not familiar with Everclear, it’s not your average spirit. Its clean and neutral taste makes it the perfect base for infusions, tinctures, and a zesty twist on classic fall recipes. By adding a splash of Everclear to your cooking, you’ll elevate the flavors and add a touch of magic to your dishes.
Here are four delicious fall recipes that use Everclear to enhance the flavors of the season. But don’t worry, you can enjoy these recipes all year round.
Fall Flavors Infusion
Prep: 15 minutes
Steep: 24 hours
Yield: 24 oz.
This Fall Flavors Infusion is the perfect way to bring the taste of autumn to your kitchen. With apples, cranberries, and warm spices, it’s like a party in your mouth. Plus, it’s a great way to reminisce about all the fun fall activities like costume parties and football games.
Ingredients:
– ¾ cup chopped Granny Smith apples
– ¾ cup chopped Red Delicious apples
– ¾ cup chopped cranberries
– 2 allspice berries
– 2 whole cloves
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 10 oz. Everclear
– 10 oz. filtered water
– 4 oz. simple syrup
Instructions:
1. Chop the cranberries and apples and measure out ¾ cup of each.
2. In a large, sealable container, combine the chopped fruit with Everclear, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon. Shake well.
3. Let the mixture steep in a cool, dark place for 24 hours.
4. Strain out all the solids using a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter.
5. Add simple syrup and water to the strained mixture. Stir well.
6. Bottle and enjoy!
Tip: If fresh cranberries are not available, frozen ones will work just as well.
Harvest Spice Infusion
Prep: 15 minutes
Steep: 14 days
Yield: ~500ml
This Harvest Spice Infusion is a cornucopia of fall flavors. With ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves, it’s the perfect blend of warm and spicy.
Ingredients:
– 500ml butter-washed Everclear
– ½ cup fresh ginger
– ½ cup whole nutmeg
– 4 cinnamon sticks
– ¼ cup whole cloves
Instructions:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a sealed mason jar.
2. Place the jar in the refrigerator and let it sit for at least two weeks.
3. Shake the jar occasionally.
4. Strain out the solids and bottle the infused Everclear.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
No fall recipe list is complete without a pumpkin spice latte. And with a splash of Everclear, this latte will have an extra kick to keep you warm on those chilly autumn days.
Ingredients:
– 1 shot of espresso
– 1 cup of milk
– 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
– 1 oz. Everclear
– Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, heat the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice over medium heat. Whisk until the mixture is hot and frothy.
2. Add the espresso shot and Everclear to a mug.
3. Pour the hot milk mixture over the espresso and Everclear.
4. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
Apple Cider Sangria
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Yield: 6 servings
This Apple Cider Sangria is the perfect drink for a fall gathering. With apples, cinnamon, and Everclear, it’s a refreshing twist on a classic sangria.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of white wine
– 2 cups apple cider
– 1 cup apple brandy
– 1 cup chopped apples
– 1 cinnamon stick
– 1 cup Everclear
– Club soda (optional)
– Cinnamon sugar for rimming glasses (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, apple cider, apple brandy, chopped apples, and cinnamon stick.
2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
3. Before serving, add the Everclear to the pitcher and stir well.
4. If desired, rim glasses with cinnamon sugar.
5. Pour the sangria into glasses and top with club soda, if desired.
In conclusion, fall is the perfect time to experiment with new recipes and flavors. By adding a splash of Everclear to your cooking, you’ll elevate the flavors and add a touch of magic to your dishes. So, grab your coziest sweater and get cooking!
