WoW, your not a rookie at this. Think ill gather up the ingredients and when we get a winter storm Ill try a batch.
Here is a simple recipe that is a sweet after dinner or sipping drink. Dont get hung up on exact measurements. Plus or minus a little and no one will ever know. Lets say the recipe is forgiving.
1 qt ocean spray or equal juice. Blackberry, raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, grape work great. Ive tried some of the lighter colors in juice but the flavor just doesn't come through.
.375 cups of regular sugar.
3.5 ounces of 160 proof alcohol
If you want to make larger quantities send me a PM. I have the math done already. I made 2 (25 qt) batches one day.
Pour the juice into a pot and warm slowly until steam rises on the top. Not a boil just nice and warm to melt the sugar. I stir it occasionally to keep it from burning. Not really sure if it will burn but that's what I do.
Turn of the heat and add the sugar. When you toss in the sugar the juice will be cloudy. That's undissolved sugar.
Then all of a sudden it will clear up. The sugar is now dissolved. Depending on the water temperature it should only take 5-10 seconds.
Have your container(s) ready.
Pour the alcohol into into the juice and pour the whole thing into your container of choice. Your done. Drink up.
I have aged some batches for months and there is no difference in flavor like there is with apple pie. So its ready to drink.