Dad posted his recipe for Huckleberry Bounce on an earlier post, and I thought it was worthy of it's own post. Enjoy, in moderation!
Huckleberry Bouce (DK Wight)
In his words...
Ah,...Huckleberry bounce... A "cordial". It is made with "Shine" or "Everclear". Vodka can be used if you must but use the "high test" stuff.
1 cup of berries, I prefer huckleberries that have been "frosted" but do realize that many can't be so picky. Blueberries, raspberries or any berries that you may have, even Elderberries (use extra sugar).
1 cup of sugar, get a larger bottle for this as it makes a more consistent batch.
One "fifth" of the hooch, combine with the sugar and fruit and mix well desolving the sugar, it is not necessary to crush the fruit.
Pour the mix into the bigger jug and let it "work" for 30 days or so, then strain through a seive lined with fine cloth to catch the seeds and pulp which will soften and fall apart. I shake it once in a while before straining.
Place the finished product into bottles for presentation. Shine or Everclear is usually 190 proof; this is a sippin' drink! It'll roll a line half an inch up the glass and your eyes into the top of your head!
Warning..... This has been known to lower inhibitions and can lead to the "arrival" of "unexpected children".........wanted or not... ;)
Love, Dad
How many of you are now wondering if I'm a "Bounce" baby!? *grin*
Thank you, Mr. Wight!! My sister is huge into huckleberries and usually puts them all into pies (ie her Father-In-Law gets his very own every year for Christmas). I sent this off to her just in case she wants to try something new. It never hurts to expand your horizons.
Posted by: nise | November 01, 2010 at 06:26 PM
What a great (and interesting) recipe! I haven't thought of everclear in decades! Oh my, that stuff is potent!!!
I might have to use vodka, and I have never had huckleberries; but would love to try them. I eat blueberries almost every day! I get the 3# bags of frozen ones from Target.
Thanks for the laughs, Dan...you are one of a kind! And Anna is so beloved...no wonder, she has such good parents! :D
Thanks again for the recipe, and Anna, I'm betting you just could have been a "bounce baby"! LOL
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 26, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Oh my! - Being (almost) a Tee-totaler myself I think I'd best stear clear of this one! I must admit though that the last comment about inhibitions was the funniest thing I'd read all day.
Posted by: Ida | October 25, 2010 at 10:02 AM
I glazed over with nostalgia for a bit there.Lots of questions and It seems the site was "overwhelmed" with my response... so the short version...Frost can increase the sugar content. All fruits work with this "brandy like" recipe. We also made "Applejack" with all the fruit left over in the fall even pears and crab apples. Elderberries also have a special flavor and make the best pancake syrup ever! and hooch....Gabi..about "impiric knowledge"....The companionship of a lovely and inspiring woman is in itself....enough. DK Wight
Posted by: DK Wight | October 24, 2010 at 02:56 PM
We used Everclear one year in Auto Shop (High School) to strip the paint off of an old Ford Coupe...went right down to the metal! Good stuff!
♥hugs♥
Posted by: Nora | October 24, 2010 at 02:35 PM
Ok, what's a "frosted" huckleberry. My guess would be huckleberries that have been kissed by Old Man Frost? Frozen first, maybe. I love recipes for homemade hooch! Still prize my Auntie's homemade Kaluha. Will add DK's to my collection. I don't make them, but I prize them! LOL
Posted by: kathynruss | October 24, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Don't think I've ever had huckleberries before. But now I know what Huckleberry Bounce is. My BIL in Germany actually makes something similar but he usually uses raspberries, kandis sugar and I think vodka.
Good stuff!
Thanks for the huckleberry bounce recipe Mr. Wight!!!
Posted by: Anette Eakins | October 24, 2010 at 07:08 AM
A 100% total crack-up....Huckleberry Grin :)
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | October 23, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Oh, I miss huckleberries!!! Tastiest berries going. Thank you, Anna and Mr. Wight, for sharing your recipe!!!
Posted by: Diane M | October 23, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Ha Ha! Too funny. I can't wait to try this recipe. Winter is just around the corner, so we need some drinks that will warm up the innards. ;)
Posted by: PeggyF(lefsegirl) | October 23, 2010 at 07:37 PM
It's so obvious where your dry sense of humor comes from, Anna! That man is a real prize!
Posted by: bonnie weiss | October 23, 2010 at 05:52 PM
oh my gosh that last comment made me laugh so hard.....the huckleberry bounce sounds delicious actually and I bet it would be good on a cold day of snow shoveling just to warm up the ole innards
Posted by: Mary Lou Kemp | October 23, 2010 at 05:25 PM
Anna, your Dad is Too Funny! I think you got his humor *wink* Hugs to all...
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 23, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Ohhhhhhhhh, so that's why they say, "I have bouncing baby girl."
Posted by: Shala | October 23, 2010 at 12:16 PM
too cute! We call this PJ in the south.
Posted by: Karen Pounds | October 23, 2010 at 11:43 AM
This is fantastic! I enjoyed every second of reading the recipe and laughed loud and hard at the end!! I'm linking your post to my DD - she's a "foodie" and will get a kick out of this.
As for lowering of inhibitions - I think we'd best leave that one alone! *wink*
Posted by: Sharli | October 23, 2010 at 10:15 AM
hahaha...Bounce baby?! sounds yummy, too bad my raspberries are pretty much gone!
Posted by: DawnL | October 23, 2010 at 10:10 AM
What a hoot! I think I'll give DK's recipe a try. Question for DK: Is that empiric knowledge regarding the lowering of inhibitions?
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | October 23, 2010 at 10:01 AM