Even more so than supposedly odorless and flavorless vodka, the proof grain neutral spirit truly lacks character. It is literally pure ethanol, with congeners like esters and tannins not present to add flavor, nor proofing water added to make it more palatable. And, yet, this one brand manages to transcend all others, accounting for over 80 percent of all grain alcohol sales in America, according to data obtained from the National Alcohol Beverage Control Association. How did Everclear become the brand name synonymous with grain alcohol?
Part of it is due to pure consumer ignorance. Yet there are countless others out there. And, yet, none of them have reached any level of ubiquity or notoriety; certainly nowhere close to the fame or infamy of Everclear.
No country songs offering paeans to Gem Clear. They all taste exactly the same — like pure, fiery ethanol. Nothing could be further from the truth. With a neutral spirit, the subtle organoleptic flavor profiles [taste and smell] matter. Some of these alcohols have much higher methanol, N-propanol and Acetal compounds than others.
Yet, among the general public, Everclear gets all the buzz — an integral part of pop culture and college punches. I presumed Everclear had this better name recognition and thus better distribution because Everclear must have been the first grain alcohol on the market and thus received the first-mover advantage.
The Boston-based Graves Grain Alcohol has been on the market, at that same proof, since , at least half a century before Everclear was created, though it has mostly remained a local New England thing.
Every post on the internet commonly lists Everclear as having been created in when, yes, its trademark was registered. From its creation until , Everclear has done literally zero marketing, though you can look at newspaper ads to see how it was being positioned by sellers of it.
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Okay, so the Everclear proof is banned in a sizable portion of US states. Mischievous, indeed! Plus, its marginally less potent counterparts are legally available to purchase in a grand total of 36 states. Yes, the proof version of Everclear that makes it Those who were of the drinking age in the 80s may remember Purple Passion , which went hand-in-hand at parties with cassette tapes, permed hair, and disco.
So, if you want to get on board the Everclear train, but wish to retain both your dignity and memory, your best bet is to get your hands on a bottle of sweet Purple Passion. Put it this way: The Everclear alcohol content in just one tiny shot, is the equivalent to two standard alcoholic drinks.
So, while this intoxicating liquor is pretty much tasteless, odourless , and unnoticeable, the fact is, appearances can be deceptive. And never has that phrase been more true than with Everclear.
The idea of Everclear is to use it to create lower proof alcohols, which can then be used in cocktails. So, think cherry liqueur or limoncello , rather than Everclear and lemonade. The best advice on how to drink Everclear safely, is simply, do not drink it straight. But, if you practice restraint, you can use it sparingly in cocktails, but only in extremely minuscule amounts. Add all ingredients except Everclear into a large cooking pot.
Bring the mixture to the boil over medium-high heat, and stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat, and take out the cinnamon sticks. Once the mixture has cooled to room temperature, you can stir in the Everclear.
Finally, pour into a large sealable glass jar or two and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. The liqueur should store safely in the fridge for up to 6 months. Combine juice, sugar and water in a large cooking pot. Gently bring to boil, until all the sugar has dissolved. Leave to cool for minutes, then stir in the Everclear. Decant into sealable glass jars, and store in the fridge for up to 3 months. Add all ingredients except the cherry rum and Everclear into a large cooking pot.
Gently bring to the boil, stirring until all the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool completely, then remove the cinnamon sticks.
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