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Best alcohol percentage for vodka & cranberry?

Discussion in 'Recipes' started by i <3 vodka, Nov 9, 2009.

  1. Nov 9, 2009 #1
    i <3 vodka

    i <3 vodka

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    What is the best final ABV % to aim for vodka & cranberry for:

    served chilled?

    served chilled over rocks?

    For straight serve, I used Ocean Spray brand with 95% neutral grain spirit to yield 15% ABV and it tasted decent. It didn't taste too strong, but alcohol can be tasted.

    It didn't have a chance to sit long thanks to other people, but the ABV should be high enough to halt microbial activity so it would last a few months without rotting in the fridge.

    I like the idea of making a gallon or so in advance, so I don't have to prepare it every time and I want it to taste the same every time.
     
  3. Nov 14, 2009 #2
    dscheidt

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    15% ABV is bit stronger than I'd make them. But tastes vary. I think I'd shoot for 12% for drinking without rocks, and a bit higher over ice. Remember you'd get a different result using vodka than 190 proof grain alcohol: the vodka is only 80-110 proof, which means it's 60 to 45 % water, and it'll water down the cranberry juice.
     
  4. Nov 20, 2009 #3
    bob13bob

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    oceanspray, yuck. langers 100% juice cranberry, thats when i realized what it's actually supposed to taste like.
     
  5. Nov 21, 2009 #4
    kirstens

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    ...And don't skimp on the low sugar cranberry juice. Taste like water.