What is dishwasher vodka and, is it a good gift?

[lighthousekeeping]

I've seen it come up on here before but I can't work out what it is. Can you get away with using the cheap stuff?

[NorbertDentressangle]

Can someone please give me a rough idea of how many sweets you use if you're making something like a sherbert lemon/cola cube/rhubarb and custard/werthers vodka.

Still undecided on which flavours to go for

[lazzaroo]

I love this idea...gutted I'm 8 months pregnant! If you are making these as Xmas gifts, how do you store them before giving & how long does it last?

[Dawnywoo]

I did about a dozen sherbert lemons to a 35cl bottle vodka. Tastes nice, but I reckon it could go a few more. It's a good starting point though. You can always add...

The great thing about sherbert lemons, is that they dissolved into the vodka really quickly.

[PomBearWithAnOFRS]

I bought one of those "standard big bags" of sweeties - the ones that are 3 for £2 in Morrisons (they're all the same size but I have no idea how much they weigh ) and used the whole lot in a 70cl bottle of the cheapest vodka I could find and they took about a week to dissolve and within three weeks it was gone delicious.
I'd say at least 8oz of sweeties for a 70cl bottle.

[Peanutbutterfingers]

Thanks dawnywoo. Going to do after eights for after Xmas dinner. And cherry drops for me

[gussiegrips]

Amazon sell soor plooms?

they'd better come in wee paper bags twisted at the edges, or I'll stamp my elderly foot...

[cathkidstonbag]

Ok have made sherbet lemon vodka but it's gloopy, like syrup. Is that right? I made DH try some and he says it tastes like cough syrup! Do I need to strain it? Add sugar? Bin and start again??

[DorsetKnob]

My Christmas pudding vodka may not make it to christmas

[BeaWheesht]

How long do they keep?

Will candy cane vodka leave a scum do you reckon??

So if I crushed some canes, put in a bottle of grants finest vodka - how long would it take? Would I need to put in hot water? Or shake every day? Am confused.

[professorpoopsnagle]

What rum is best for the Christmas pudding rum- dark or white?

[GlaikitFizzog]

I'd say dark rum personally

[flyoverthegoldenhill]

Glaikit I agree with the dark rum because it would just look so right BeaWhe seriously - its alcohol - it will keep for ages - except these are all so great they will all be finished by New Years Day. I did the lemon sherbets and black jack - not together - but that could work the lemon sherbets I just shook it occasionally, the black jack only needed a little shake...........roll on Christmas

[lighthousekeeping]

I'm off Tuesday. I don't have s dishwasher but I do have six weeks til Xmas. What can I achieve in one afternoon? Do I store them in a darkened cupboard?

[flyoverthegoldenhill]

lighthouse the blackjack literally takes a few seconds

[GreenEggsAndNichts]

ooh. Are there sour apple boiled sweets available in England? We have some back home (US) but I've not seen them here. To be fair, I haven't actually looked but they'd be my sweet of choice for this experiment, I think.

I do also already have Kilner bottles in, but that was because I was making vanilla extract with vodka and vanilla pods as gifts. hm.

[VivaLeBeaver]

I'm sat here testing my Rhubarb and Custard vodka. Trying it neat. Blimey, its slightly throat burney.

[PrattingAroundTheChristmasTree]

I've made mars bar vodka. Didn't make it in a dishwasher though. Here's my blog post about it :)

Going to make more for Christmas presents.

[lighthousekeeping]

I don't think black jack will be very attractive though wont it make my mout all mucky?

[squeakytoy]

I have made the skittles one and a cadburys turkish delight tonight..

[flyoverthegoldenhill]

Squeaky Turkish delight mmmmmmmmmmmmmm that sounds good

[GlaikitFizzog]

My black jack vodka is evaporating. And I mean that seriously, I'm not drinking it. Anyone have anyone why????

[Lovecat]

Word of warning - make sure your bottle of vodka is placed VERY securely in the dishwasher before turning it on - I got complacent last year and a poorly-balanced bowl knocked my vodka askew - picking broken glass out of a dishwasher is not something I want to have to do again not to mention the waste of vodka

[trumpton]

Pear drop vodka on the go . I separated the yellows from the reds and made 2 smaller bottles . I did not smash the drops up at all just stood them in hot water until they melted

[Doyouthinktheysaurus]

I haven't drunk vodka for many years since a really bad hangover but sherbet lemon vodka sounds divine!

I have a not so secret addiction to sherbet lemons, think I'll give it a go!

[JollyJock]

I've only read the first page and I'm already considering postponing Ttc until the new year.