For the past bazillion years or so, the Emmer family (dad's mom's family) has had a reunion near Antigo, WI. A couple of years ago, they put out a really awesome cookbook, filled with photos and family recipes. While the recipes are nothing fancy, I've tried several, and each one is really terrific.
This recipe is hidden in the back. It'll put hair on your chest, your head, your palms - probably most places. And even if it doesn't, a couple belts of this will help you have a really great time at those dysfunctional family gatherings!
Wedding Schnapps
1 750ml of 190 proof "Everclear" vodka or rum
10 lbs (!!) of sugar
4 jars maraschino cherries and juice
3 liters distilled water
Brown the white sugar (2 lbs at a time) in a cast iron pan, while using a wooden spoon to stir. Put sugar aside after it is "golden brown".
Heat water to a boil, slowly add sugar until all 10 lbs is dissolved. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature. Add the 750ml of alcohol and cherries plus juice.
Put in bottle to store.
To make root beer schnapps: substitute Hires Root Beer extract for cherries and juice.
Thanks, Bud Emmer!
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