theherd123 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I have persuaded the OH we need a trip to Ikea (yes i have the headache tablets stockpile already!) to get some large glass bottles in which we can start our own raspberry vodka and sloe gin etc but i was wondering if there is anywhere special you all get you little bottles from into which you decant the alcohol before giving them as presents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I use empty Dufrais vinegar bottles . They're a nice elegant shape and as I make lots of chutney, I get through a lot . I bought some nice clip topped bottles from Lakeland to use but I ended up keeping them for myself . I've got several of the Ikea bottles and they are fab and hold loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I start mine off in the kilner jars from IKEA, then decant it into either the big stoppered bottles that they do, or the lovely smaller ones that they sell in Abraxas Cookshop in Banbury. They do some pretty and decorative ones. For someone who doesn't drink, I love making brews for Phil and my other friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I start mine in big 2L Kilners too - I get mine from Nisbets who do mail order. The finished product usually goes into the Lakeland stopper bottles, which are nice. Lat Christmas I got stuck for some nice little clear bottles (the Lakeland ones were too big),do I got some mini bottles of port from M&S, decanted to port into a big bottle ,removed the labels & used those.They looked great.....like mini wine bottles, & had a srcew on lid The extra port was handy too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I have persuaded the OH we need a trip to Ikea (yes i have the headache tablets stockpile already!) to get some large glass bottles in which we can start our own raspberry vodka and sloe gin etc but i was wondering if there is anywhere special you all get you little bottles from into which you decant the alcohol before giving them as presents? I have persuaded my friend who I job share with that we need to go on an expedition to Ikea before the start of term. Not that she needed much persuading - so I will be stocked up with bottles and jars for all sorts of goodies I hope to have the time to make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Ther are so many plums on my tree that I took loads back into work after lunch - they're all munching them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Wow, are they ripe already? I haven't even checked my plum tree this August.....I must go & take a look soon in case the wasps are gorging on them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I have so many that I had to cut some branches off the tree to stop it from splitting! Teh wasps have had a few, and those ended up for the choks to eat, but there are masses. Damsons are ripe now too if you have any of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I forsee a busy weekend picking ahead then The crab Apples alone are going to take hours to get off the tree, as its so high & in a really difficult area to get to. Better get some more Vodka/Gin/Brandy too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 i was wondering if there is anywhere special you all get you little bottles from into which you decant the alcohol before giving them as presents? Emma, I save up plastic half litre pop bottles throughout the year, (but it's probably not a good idea to use plastic ) and it's difficult to collect them as I don't drink fizzy pop. However, I was given half a dozen glass one litre Schloer bottles earlier in the year from a party. The cordial I buy comes in green glass bottles so I can't use those, but I have some litre bottles saved from 'posh' pop so I have some plastic ones to make and freeze the elderberry cordial in, and for selling larger quantities of the liqueurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I have so many that I had to cut some branches off the tree to stop it from splitting! Teh wasps have had a few, and those ended up for the choks to eat, but there are masses. Damsons are ripe now too if you have any of those. Ahem -am I still seeing you over the weekend then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Oh yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hi Em! Do you have an oil and Vinegar shop near you? See here They sell lots of gorgeous bottles etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 That looks like my kind of shop Christian Theres one in Windsor - I feel an outing coming on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hi Em! Do you have an oil and Vinegar shop near you? See here They sell lots of gorgeous bottles etc Thanks Christian We did have one in the nearest town but it closed down the nearest one now is in Stratford so i can see a visit coming on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
