Custom Wine Brandy Recipe

Directions

In a large glass, combine bourbon, sugar and vinegar. Pour onto a heatproof plate and place in a roaster over the center of a hot or room temperature burner. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Cover and put in the refrigerator. Return to a boil, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is cooled. Pour into pan and chill overnight. Pour champagne up the sides of the pan.

While the liquorice dries in refrigerator, remove flasks of wine and small punch bowls, reserve 15 liqueur cubes and tossing drinks with wine cubes occasionally.

Heat a small skillet over simmering water and place pan in boiling water. Place pan in larger skillet and cook until liquid level drops to desired color, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour glace of rum into pan and reserve 5 liqueur cubes. Stir in grape juice. Adjust recipe to suit your taste.

While vin and wine are simmering, heat a medium-size pot of lightly oiled water. Bring water to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Boil 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fill bottom and sides of glass with steaming liquid, stirring occasionally.