Infusing liquors is something I've wanted to try for a while now. With two holiday parties coming up (plus New Years Eve!) it seemed like a great time to try some recipes. This is my first try, so I have zero expectations... I see this whole process as a fun experiment!
I read this article and then basically just bought a bunch of vodka, jars and ingredients that we thought sounded fun. I'll be sure to update you in a week or so with the results of our little experiment with which flavors we enjoyed most!
We tried eleven flavors in this first batch (don't laugh!) including raspberry, green apple, pomegranate, ginger, lavender, cucumber, basil, jalapeno (we want to try elise's recipe), pear, grapefruit and mint. Plus a few mixed batches. So fun!
Oh yes, and I couldn't resist the urge to label everything. I just used kraft paper and letter stamps to keep things straight. Most of them would be easy enough to recognize without labels but a few (mint vs. basil and apple vs. pear) really needed these labels.
Anyway... just wanted to share this fun weekend project. Most of these flavors will be ready within 72 hours, but we read that the ginger may take up to a week. In a couple days we will test them to decide which ones are ready and which need more time to infuse. If you have any tips or flavors you've loved, let us know! xo. elsie
Oh Lordy I love cucumber everything. I'm def adding this to my list! Also they are nice displays as it goes through the process!
Melissa
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Posted by: Melissa | December 15, 2012 at 01:11 PM
These look amazing! Can't wait to hear how they turn out :)
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Posted by: Laura @ The Joyful Fox | December 15, 2012 at 01:22 PM
Wow the raspberry looks so good! But I bet the green apple tastes the nicest! Really pretty labels too :)
Cathy
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Posted by: Cathy | December 15, 2012 at 01:28 PM
What a fun idea! And they look great as a decoration also! http://www.flaircat.com
Posted by: Simone | December 15, 2012 at 01:29 PM
When they're in season--strawberries! I made some once and it was so sweet and lovely. It hardly tasted like alcohol!
Posted by: Lisa Gutierrez | December 15, 2012 at 01:31 PM
There is no better combination than vodka and grapefruit. Well, maybe cranberry infused vodka would be good. Who am I kidding?!? Vodka is good with most anything :) I'm excited to see how your infusions turn out!
Posted by: Sara | December 15, 2012 at 01:31 PM
Wow this looks awesome, might have to try this myself!
Sabrina
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Posted by: Sabrina | December 15, 2012 at 01:31 PM
That's such a neat idea - I love how they look so pretty in the glass.
Posted by: Becky | December 15, 2012 at 01:32 PM
I am so doing this! I recently started to infuse lemons and cucumber water in a closed top pitcher in our fridge and OMG so yummy!!! I told my husband next I was going to try a berry infusion water! But I am part Russian and do LOVE Vodka!
Chao
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Posted by: Poppie | December 15, 2012 at 01:35 PM
My roomies and I have been experimenting with infused vodkas a lot this year and we've come up with some amaazing flavors! Apple lavender is my absolute favorite, and ginger pomegranate was a close second. We usually let them sit for about a month but I'm not sure if we're just overdoing it. :)
Ps I'm sure you have amazing drink recipe ideas but we've found that they're really great mixed with different flavors of Izze sodas and ginger ale!
Posted by: Ping | December 15, 2012 at 01:39 PM
My friend made some delicious blueberry-infused vodka for Christmas presents last year, it was amazing for light fruity cocktails! Yours look delicious as well!!
Posted by: Amy | December 15, 2012 at 01:51 PM
I bet the green apple one will be amazing!
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Posted by: Betsy | December 15, 2012 at 01:52 PM
Ooooo! Adding this to my list of things I want to try after this pregnancy is over!
Posted by: Kim | December 15, 2012 at 01:55 PM
wow this sounds awesome!!
Valentina
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Posted by: Valentina | December 15, 2012 at 02:03 PM
What a great idea. I saw something like this not too long ago on pinterest and I really wanted to give it a go. I love the idea of trying lots of different flavors. Let us know how it turns out!
Posted by: xfallenmoon | December 15, 2012 at 02:24 PM
I love all your cocktail posts and have been on the lookout for flavoured bitters since your cocktail cart post! These look fab...but I was expecting a vanilla one there for sure. The labels are gorgeous. You always finish things off so beautifully.
Posted by: Katherine | December 15, 2012 at 02:31 PM
It's summer where I am so for Christmas we like to get a large watermelon and screw the bottle of vodka in and then let it infuse. Delicious"
Posted by: Belinda | December 15, 2012 at 02:32 PM
Try it with Jelly Beans and other sweeties/candies.
Posted by: Maxine | December 15, 2012 at 02:38 PM
This is so cool! Definitely going to try this once the new year rolls around and I have a little more time.
Posted by: Brittany | December 15, 2012 at 03:02 PM
I may have to try this in a few years. haha. They look cute though.
xoxo Aimee
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Posted by: Aimee | December 15, 2012 at 03:06 PM