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Sep
In Australia, it’s perfectly legal to distil alcohol as long as you have a licence. Additionally, it’s feasible that you can distil alcohol without permission entirely, depending on the intended use. That gives Australian homebrewers a vast choice to enjoy homemade liquor and freshen their home bar. Homebrewing spirits can be rewarding as it allows you to customise the flavours to suit your taste. Enter essences, the best way to give flavouring to your homemade alcohol.
While several components are essential to successful homebrewing spirits and liqueurs, flavouring agents are as crucial as a quality base and the blending technique. Choosing premium Australian-made essences such as Edwards Essences is the easiest way to create exquisite alcohol at home.
Spirit essences are flavourings designed to be added to neutral spirits to provide a flawless replica of spirits sold commercially. They’re the result of many years of diligent investigation by enthusiastic members of the homebrewing community and an affordable and terrific way to start having fun without waiting for the liquor to mature.
Each brand, of course, has its interpretation of what it believes to be the ideal complement to every commercial beverage on the market. The fun part is that you, the homebrewer, decide what you consider the perfect drink. It may be a challenging job that someone has to do, but enjoying the final result makes it worth it.
When Englishman and taste expert Arthur Smith brought his 32 years of experience developing traditional liqueur and spirit flavours to his new home nation, Queensland, it was the foundation for Edwards Essences. In 1971, Arthur worked as a flavours chemist in the flavour sector. He created flavours for the most recognisable international brands that we all know and love for ten years of his job as an alcoholic beverage manager.
Since those early days, the variety of premium goods that are 100% Australian-made has increased to 53 and 200 shops all around Australia. Every product uses the finest grade, best ingredients, ensuring quality and taste to satisfy even the most picky home brewers and dazzle family and friends.
You can surely pick a flavour that suits you from the wide selection of Edwards Spirit and Liqueur Essences available. Here are the most popular flavourings and the mixing instructions to prepare the most flavourful drinks.
Choose your spirit essence, and create a drink that’ll spoil your palate by following these mixing guidelines: add two caps of the flavouring by choice in 10 ml 700 ml of vodka or an alcoholic beverage base (38%), and shake it well. It makes 710 ml. The same guidelines go for every essence.
If you like bold spirits such as Remy Martin/Hennessy, then the brandy essence is just for you. This flavour is a typical, rich Brandy stimulating the taste with a smooth, mature style.
If you like Captain Morgan Spicy Rum™, you’ll enjoy a homemade liquor flavoured with this essence. A swashbuckling journey that will sail across your tongue and leave your senses tingling in paradise is promised by rich spices skilfully combined with Caribbean rum.
Hey, Gordon’s™ lovers, here’s a flavour you’ll love. A traditional dry gin with juniper and citrus flavours, crisply balanced with angelica and coriander spices. Sink into ecstasy after combining with tonic water and a lemon slice.
Need some homemade white rum for your next mojito cocktail or a base for your cola drink? Then you must try this flavouring that brings a rich and potent Caribbean experience, ideal for long summer nights.
Are you looking to add some Jose Cuervo™ vibes to your next party? A hit at any party is Mexican tequila with a harsh sting of cactus juice.
This Gin flavour is a premium with a widespread reputation because it is rich and intensely fragrant. Many different botanical and herb extracts help to accentuate the delicate Juniper berry notes.
If you’d rather have a homemade liqueur than homemade liquor, check out the following list to find your favourite Edwards Liqueur Essence and give it a try. Each comes with special mixing instructions that you need to follow carefully to make it right.
If you like Franjelico™, try Edwards Essences Angelica, in which hazelnut and chocolate are warm and smooth, just like drinking your favourite chocolate bar! It works incredibly well with a cream base or with just ice.
Add 50 ml of the flavouring to 850 ml of vodka or other alcohol base (38%). Then add 260 ml of water and 400 gr of white sugar. Don’t forget to shake it well – you’ve just made yourself 1.4 litres of total bliss.
If you like Galliano’s version, this mighty black anise flavour with smoky liquorice undertones is a must-try.
Mix 50 ml with 1.15 l of vodka or other alcoholic beverage (38%), including 320 gr of sugar, to get 1.4 l of Black Sambuca.
Try this flavour if you want to make some homemade Bailey’s™. Irish whisky, cocoa, and vanilla are sensual ingredients that will delightfully meld with your cream foundation. Your taste receptors will tingle after consuming this luxurious fragrance.
Mix 50 ml 650 ml of vodka or an alcoholic beverage base (38%), adding 350 g white sugar. Insert 490 ml of UHT Longlife cream, and enjoy your drink.
