Distilling Big Mac Vodka

I distilled a Big Mac and it was not as horrible as you may think.
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[@peternilsson8436]

Sounds like a great base for a Bloody Mary

[@ciderbandit2909]

Aww yeah for sure

[@Jay-lc1nh]

🍔The best part about vodka. The cocktail translation.🍔

[@connorperkins641]

I was thinking roast lamb with rosemary for a Caesar. Some crazy combos could be made.

[@Farming_weeds]

I was thinking the same thing

[@chandrasunny]

With the nut and seed flavors coming through you could potentially do a trail mix distillation and get something pretty interesting...

[@d60b9y]

That was awesome. Watching you get gradually more excited and then Erin just nope-ing out at the end. 😂

[@TheMichaellathrop]

Now I'm wondering about roasted marrow bones. Also I know too many people who like whisky pickle-backs for the fact that you can distill pickle flavor not to be worth something.

[@a3970010]

I fermented prune juice to around 8% just to see what it tasted like. It was like Barqs root beer. Doing odd stuff leads to breakthroughs.

[@craigstephenson7676]

Weird, I’d expect it to taste more like dr pepper

[@Kumquat_Lord]

First greg from HTD makes a mcdouble cocktail, and now big mac vodka? Hell yeah

[@captainboots]

My uneducated opinion about flavor order: 1) Sauce comes first because it's the least solid and will quickly get out into the vodka. 2) Pickles are probably next because they do have some juices in the cut sides to leech out. Their lettuce basically has no flavor so I would be surprised if you could taste it. 3) Smoke .. I'm sure they'd deny it, but I would bet that they use artificial smoke of some sort in there. If it was in the burger, that would leech out the slowest. If you'd put the BigMac in a blender first it would've been a weird and different result in my opinion, and NO I'm not suggesting you put yourself through this again! :)

[@Miata822]

Vodka Suggestion- Corn. All Corn. I recently picked up some Tito's vodka from Texas. If I was told correctly it is made from 100% corn and pot distilled, god only knows how many times. It has a clear and light flabor, slightly organic and slightly sweet. It's lovely. Cashew infused vodka might be good... BUT, Why not try making something real with the spirits you make. Rigatoni Vodka is an Absolut favorite around our house (see what I did there?).

[@fjgavaller5058]

Big Mac vodka? This is so violently American, I love it!! Excellent idea for the 4th of July

[@andersjjensen]

I think it lacks gun powder residue and eagle feathers. And obviously it should be a pure corn vodka.

[@mineplow1000]

You mad bastard. Love it. 😀

[@northerntrouble]

I think an apple wood maple smoked bacon bourbon would be a good idea to try!

[@lbdhoyte]

The special sauce is basically 1000 island dressing.

[@pseudomemes5267]

The era of distilled savory flavors is in

[@someaussiebloke4487]

Here's an idea, perhaps hickory wood, or apple wood... Maple bacon whisky of some form?

[@jakebenoit1458]

bacon whiskey in general 👍

[@someaussiebloke4487]

@@jakebenoit1458 another idea I have heard is cherry wood 👌

[@connorperkins641]

​@@someaussiebloke4487I've heard cherry wood smoked malt works well. I also recently tried some fresh cherry wood for aging and it's coming out tasting like black cherry pop.

[@samlaine3315]

MAPLE BACON WHISKEY!!!!! LETS GOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RetroFuturistMusic]

As an American, I fully approve of this video. I'd definitely try it if I saw it at a party. Not sure if I'd spend money buying it, but I'd try it if someone offered it to me.

[@asimovstarling8806]

That was definitely one of the coolest episodes I've seen in a long time. and one of the funnier ones.

[@TheWolfsnack]

Big Mac is interesting.....but I noticed that you don't have a Fish & Chips Whiskey yet....

[@nickk6518]

In New Zealand that would be Fush 'n' Chups!!

[@Samogonshikiuga]

Круто брат как всегда ты лучший)

[@calgibs6911]

From the US of A and I approve this message. Happy Independence Day to all the hicks watchin 😀

[@dustinstanaitis1960]

@3:30 I’ve heard it called shrink-flatoin. We have what’s called a grab-bag size of potato chips “crisps” that back in the 1990’s had six ounces of product in the bag now it’s something like 4 - 4.5 ounces in the same size bag and the price is about triple what it was

[@f75gunslinger]

I can't speak to a New Zealand Big Mac , but US Big Macs have shrunk . I'm pretty sure they used to be 2 ,1/4 pound burgers , and I'm pretty sure the bun used to be a little larger as well . But now the patties are 1.6 ounces . So they've cut 'em by more than half . I hadn't had one in decades ( I prefer a double quarter with cheese ) , but helped my buddy move and he fed us lunch . Grabbed a bunch of various things from McD's . I grabbed a Big Mac and I was REALLY disappointed with what it was .

[@shades6666]

Fully expect KFC and it's 11 herbs and spices will be attempted soon

[@Xerxis1988h]

I still want you to make a Whisky from Chicken food

[@GorillaGlueEnthusiast]

Corn? It's called whiskey and he makes it all the time.

[@Xerxis1988h]

@@GorillaGlueEnthusiast Not Just corn Most of The time its a Mix of corn grains aus seeds so its a nice Experiment to Test how it will Ferment and Taste

[@GorillaGlueEnthusiast]

@Xerxis1988h ah I see, I apologize. We just call that bird seed in the U.S. I could see that being an interesting experiment, nuts and seeds as opposed to grains.

[@blackswansystem]

Bourbon from dried cat food.

[@AJ_HORIZONS]

Here is a idea for a future video, what about making liquors like frangelico or other nutty spirits. Keep that first idea of filling out your own bar alive

[@ted552]

Roast lamb with rosemary and thyme in a whiskey could be very interesting

[@chrisstearns10]

It's takes people like you coming up with newish things to keep life interesting!!

[@ds9902]

In Alaska we have what's called a McKinley Mac it's an Alaskan Size Big Mac

[@Ladadadada]

I had a crazy idea somewhere through this to distill all the separate flavours into separate bottles mixed in with colouring and different density bases so that you can create a layered cocktail that looks and tastes like a big mac. Possibly a LOT of effort for something no one would ever ask for a second glass of.

[@derekjones5340]

Jessie....come on mate...yeah highlight the actual distillation and the quirky ingredients.....but next time lets take a moment to celebrate the new chunk of wood you use on the airstill ! B roll please ! hahaha....You know you're close to 1/2 Million subs when you get a new bit of wood hahaha. All the best

[@epicname1549]

Try grilled corn spirits... instead of a Big Mac

[@rick-2414]

now I'm curious about what a soup spirit would be like

[@ProfCuneusStern]

I saw frozen cow blood at the Asian Market store. How about a blood/VAMPIRE spirit ??? Gross...probably....interesting...yes! Lots of challenges, separating solids and such. Cheers!!

[@benwinkel]

High iron content makes for an invitation for oxidization. Sherry much?

[@larryabbott4633]

beefeater gin ,// McVodka

[@becksterch9903]

Age it in a beer-cask for a hangover-cure 😂

[@rug0573]

Laughing til I can not laugh more ... I will by a AirStill just to cook a big mac for my wife

[@OutlawSpirits]

I have been watching you since before you built your own still. That sounds a little creepy, but this is by far probably the strangest thing I've seen you distill, and you've distilled lots of "meme" spirits.😂😂😂 Cheers to your creativity! 🤠🥃

[@benwinkel]

She approached your test with a healthy dose of trepidation.

[@dankehrig3419]

The more you know!!! Thank you for doing this so we don't have to!

[@ScottBryant-wi7gb]

I always see you using that little air still. Do you have a real still?

[@davesmith3562]

The air stills are great for meme spirits and testing purposes.

[@riddersjc]

Has anyone tried adding cocoa powder? Looking to make a chocolate liqueur more interesting...

[@marvinharms1891]

I've tried it. The bitter flavours carried over. Maybe better off doing a thumper with chocolate flavours. While mine was Ethiopian coffee grains. Good for the morning cupa Joe, bad for distilling.Or I just added too much. I know.😢 helps you not.

[@riddersjc]

@@marvinharms1891 ah, sadly I don't have a thumper pot (or any pot for that matter, but my basic bitch vevor is on its way) I was planning on making a white chocolate liqueur by using cuoredicioccolato's method of leaving cacao butter in the spirit for a week or so (although I was first going to melt the butter and blend it in my vacuum blender to infuse more flavour) before adding some vanilla, sugar and water. Do you reckon that would work?

[@jeffomalley100]

That was too funny lol. "Big Mac farts I am not trying that" haha.

[@TheBenjaminBanks]

They should call it a bread mac. Its mostly bread

[@spirit6001]

I’ve always wondered is it possible to ferment or distill THC? Imagine a THC Vodka with just marijuana aroma and taste. If you decarb it, it might make you high also.

[@simonplayer3406]

Something smoked over a hibachi grill.....anyone who's been to Tanukis cave in Auckland will instantly know the smell....that in a bottle 🤤

[@Edgunsuk]

IF you wanted to celebrate the 4th of July accuratly , then my friend.... you should have made the meth/ diabetes/crack cocaine vodka ! PS i am currently distilling my mead in the background ....or am i ...officer !

[@FrankRizzo-ts6gt]

Also poppy seed vodka from unwashed poppy seeds. I mean it's not going to be like laudanum....

[@aarnoorell732]

Samohon (Horilka), it's kind of a Ukrainian pot still "Vodka", I prefer Horilka to Vodka when it comes to bought liquor.

[@andersjjensen]

Try well fried bacon. I'm thinking that would make an interesting "peated" spirit.

[@35southkiwi16]

Bizarre but very interesting experiment. Really got me thinking. Thanks!

[@SlaserX]

Local distillers don't peat their malts, they Mesquite them. Try and wood, you'll have a unique and beautiful experience

[@quarlow1215]

Soon as you said Big Mac I knew that word would come into play...."Umami". I have no concept of its meaning. Does not compute lol. Reminds of these idiots running around saying they are pronouns. Thinking of a meaty vodka used in a Ceasar does sound like a possibility of working. Anyway whats a hobby if you can't have fun with. 😂❤

[@deepus101]

Suggestion for vodka....Milk vodka please!

[@bodybeatsandbrews6410]

I wasn't very American but I'm making mead from V and Manuka honey also mead with L&P and clover honey

[@mnowens5295]

😂😂😂 giving recognition to the USA by using McDonald's. Where have we gone wrong?

[@LantzBrauBrewery]

Can't listen to the grumblers. This video (and all of your meme spirit videos) are fun and great learning opportunities as you've said. I enjoyed it and look forward to the next one! (Next time, perhaps consider distilling Turkish Delights with a generic whiskey or bourbon! I bet it'll actually taste good!)

[@mork3127]

This made me curious how a vodka made with McDonald's French fries would taste. So salty

[@TheZombieSaints]

Dunno about NZ, but in Australia maccas now sells the big Mac sauce by itself as a dipping sauce. Maybe just try 10-20 sauce containers of big Mac sauce?

[@brians_casual_shenanigans]

Coles (Aussie supermarket) have their versions of the Big Mac and Cheeseburger sauces... this gives me ideas 🤔

[@OwenMurphy-r1c]

For your next vodka how about sugar beets? (Following on from your beetroot vodka) they're 20% sugar straight out of the ground and can be grown in NZ. (Cool climate answer to sugarcane)

[@Zuklaak]

Thought. take each part of a burger, beef, bun, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, sauce and distill them individually to see what comes through.

[@TheNumbers400]

Hey there mate. There is hole in the market and I bet you can fill it. You have a bunce of calculators on your page but your are missing the very same calculator as all the others. And that is a mixing/dilution calculator for how to make a liquor at a specific ABV and sweetness. Adding sugar messes up all measuring equipment for ABV and if you can give us an online calculator for us to mix up our liquors you will be the GOAT. Happy distilling people.

[@bekjan83]

Have tried Mac Cheeseburger lately. They are Size of a freaking Pills.

[@sjukfan]

You might've said it before but what's the smallest amount of 4.5% alcohol you'd run through an air still for something weird like this. I got the urge to try to distil chocolate cider now 😛 Oh... distilled milkshake.

[@glleon80517]

I 100% thought Jesse was going to dump the Big Mac container into the air still. I hate Meme Spirits videos. I always watch them.

[@robertmooney1492]

What about throwing a big Mac in the blender with vodka???? Thick madness and dinner with a drink!!!

[@stevenstove6222]

I'm also really surprised a gross oniony flavor didn't come through..

[@jmsparger4339]

Onions on McDonald's hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and Big Mac are dehydrated minced onions (like you find in the spice aisle in the grocery store) that have been rehydrated. I make rehydes (as they're called in the industry) at home and use them for lots of things when i don't have fresh ones or want to layer an onion flavor in a recipe. I honestly thought you'd just be using the sauce and make a Bloody Ronald. 🤡🎈

[@jameslamb7197]

Before I got in to the video I made the guess that you're probably going to get something that closely mimics the special sauce more than anything else! And when you started describing that you could maybe taste mustard I started nodding with "yep, here comes the special sauce". The sauce is basically mayo, ketchup, pickles, paprika, vinegar and a buttload of sugar with a few other things. I can't imagine the bread really contributing much, nor the lettuce. Maybe the cheese is in there somewhere?

[@felix-antoineleboeuf5070]

I would love for you to revisit a rice vodka for your next batch. Maybe with different types of rice, maybe using koji?

[@TheMichaellathrop]

So I'm still thinking about that pickleback thing, and I remembered that a few years ago Whiskeytribe did a video about distilling an already aged whisky that was apparently really delicious(the distillate not the whisky they were re-distilling), so now I'm wondering if you threw some pickles or pickle relish into a whiskey and distilled it would you have something great, something in need of some tweaking, something that people who like picklebacks will like, or something awful that should never be spoken of again.

[@pastaalalamborghini]

Probably distilling out all the engineered flavor chemicals

[@someaussiebloke4487]

Fuuuu are the big macs smaller in nz than aus or do you have large hands?!? That's the size of a freakin cheese burger here!!!

[@benpieper1521]

The burgers are dramatically smaller since the 90's. We now get ⅔ of what we used to for 3 times the price. Typical for mc crappas.

[@domg.1011]

It's always funny to me to see celebratory videos three days after canada day. I think "Oh the video is late" & then I realize its' for the usa lol

[@Raptor0256]

Greg from HowToDrink youtube channel does cocktails, and has done a cheeseburger cocktail and a pizza one, so this doesnt seem all that strange to me

[@jeffomalley100]

Try it with some Chinese style Teriyaki strips or some good beef jerky ground up look for the ground up jerky that comes in a round chewing tobacco style container. That stuff is the best.

[@seansevey6072]

Why not? I'm a huge fan of bacon vodka.

[@lewisgiles8855]

I just thought hey what about Rallys fries!

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[@emperorriptide]

I think if you controlled for condiments and such, you could make something good to add to Bloody Marys or something. I could also see a maple + bacon pancake whiskey

[@aaronbouquet644]

This is hilarious and awesome man. A vodka that has cholesterol 😂

[@wernerdebruto3207]

Just an Idea but how about an Orange Vodka? Not orange infused but same as the potato vodka just with oranges...

[@nikolthomas2544]

Whiskey tribe did an entire mcdonald's breakfast a few years back. It's in their 'will it distill? coffee' video

[@robflange]

BigMac is approximately 50% of the size it was in the 1980's

[@ItsMe-fs4df]

Not sure if you're trying a new mic or if the beard is getting in teh way, but the sound on this clip is a bit grungy, I couldn't make it all the way through 😥 But also, Meme spirits are great for transferable skills lol

[@RidgeRunner5-]

Sounds like a good marinade for beef roast or steaks, save some and try it. I'll bet you won't be disappointed. Of course you would have to add other things to it.

[@johnp.2267]

Did I hear "bacon in a whiskey"...? YES, PLEASE!

[@ttoctam3]

I love your more traditional videos too, but if people refused to make dumb shit, we'd all be stuck watching nothing but the same tried and tested recipe ad nauseum.

[@alltalk997]

Always wanted to play around with using lamb fat to wash whisky! Love the idea to distill it pechuga style, a classic Sunday roast distillate with potatoes and the like would be pretty iconic

[@someaussiebloke4487]

I got it. Expensive, but a maple based rum, with maple bacon in the final run?

[@alanmorrow7354]

How about eggplant parm whiskey next

[@benwinkel]

You could just as well put a 'small amount of incinerated corpse' in to cognac. To me it sound s like a waste of good alcohol. But hey, you don't learn if you don't try!

[@stevenstove6222]

Meme spirits still blows my mind haha I would never of thought of doing this. Cool video sounds gross 😅

[@richardsheppard6806]

Suggestion, flaked corn vodka, please please please

[@Deamon1333]

You should have distilled the box too. Some actual flavor for that bigMac.

[@jeffomalley100]

Beef vodka... it's what's for dinner. Lol

[@ethanlines6089]

Maybe a sweet tea vodka. Sounds fun. Or a strawberry banana flavored vodka.

[@RDBuilt-ev6oy]

Cool idea. So I now ask have you tried Reese's peanut butter cups, the white chocolate ones?

[@stanleyblank3908]

If you ever do like an extra serious meme spirit I think it should be this one and you should make a Big Mac wine or something first and then distill it

[@xcreeperify]

stupid question... wouldnt brewing that in a cheese cloth bag like a gross tea bag be cleaner when you run it through the still? cheers mate!

[@Phonepad]

Sounds like you need to go to big Gary’s and get a hotdog and chuck that through ya still!!! Oh dam!

[@Reignin1]

😮 Maybe Hungry Jack's or KFC next