Experimenting with Brittany Spears

[duncan]

Following last weekend I thought the least I could do was spend the few moments I had today to try various modifications to the Brittany. Conclusions -
(1) 20 -1 best proportions
(2) adding a Calvados at 20 -1 benefits from doubling the Creme de Mure to 10 -1; but is a touch strong.
(3) very cool but not freezing is a good temperature
(4) they taste a lot better in Cherbourg!

A toast to the next time........../forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[ParaHandy]

cure for insomnia ... ?

Dear Duncan
a YM left his bonnet behind oan ma boat and can not replicate the state of somnabulance achieved wearing his titfer ... feel this is down to not having the full brittany recipe which was thoroughly enjoyed by all and may be the missing link ... please could you provide detailed recipe ...
look forward in anticipation ..
yrs sincerely etc etc


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[iangrant]

I this using the French Cidre or the standard strongbow we palmed off on the visitors - oops -

Ian

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[ParaHandy]

.. its all made from golden delicious .......!!

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[duncan]

Re: Breton Kir

Take extremely cheap, strong and full flavour Cidre (around 50p a litre at Campion) and mix with a shot of Creme de Mure (Blackberry 'liquor') to taste ie take off the edge!
It would appear that in practice after about the 3rd pint the actual cider used becomes irrelevant.
In the UK you can get some excellent Cidres in many supermarkets, including Normandy and Brittany ones, although you will get well ripped off aquiring the Creme de Mure this side of the Channel.
Enjoy (again)

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