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
This is such a neat idea! I would love to try this.
Posted by: Raya | December 15, 2012 at 03:21 PM
I love infusing vodkas. I have blogged about some of my favourites including Blackberry Vodka, Raspberry Vodka, Toffee Vodka, Mashmallow Vodka and most recently, Limoncello.
I'll only post one link or it'll look a bit spammy, but check out my other recipes if you're interested. Enjoy your vodka!
http://www.rosalilium.com/2012/05/how-to-make-marshmallow-vodka/
x
Posted by: Elizabeth @ Rosalilium | December 15, 2012 at 03:29 PM
I tried this with fig and it was incredible. I served it with club soda and a brown sugar simple syrup!
Posted by: Whitney | December 15, 2012 at 04:22 PM
Blood oranges are almost in season; I try to do a batch each year. It comes out in the loveliest shade of pink :)
Posted by: Shanon | December 15, 2012 at 04:26 PM
Oh, I like the minimalist look of the labels with the letter stamps. Where are those stamps from? I did some looking into them awhile back but couldn't find any sets whose fonts I liked.
Posted by: KWu | December 15, 2012 at 04:44 PM
Hi- I ordered these stamps from etsy. Just search letter stamps under "supplies" & you'll find some! Xo!!
Posted by: Elsie | December 15, 2012 at 04:54 PM
We just did lemon zest for 2 weeks in vodka and it was AMAZING!
Posted by: GreekWife | December 15, 2012 at 05:08 PM
No way, that looks way too awesome, and looks like the cutest of decorations to have for just a little while in the kitchen. ;p
Posted by: Julia | December 15, 2012 at 05:27 PM
Pomegranate infused vodka sounds like something out of a dream. Definitely let us know how this ends up coming out! I'm so excited. :)
Posted by: Sheilly | December 15, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Looks awesome! I'd absolutely love to try this.
Posted by: Sabrina | December 15, 2012 at 05:33 PM
Pineapple infusions are amazing and can be made into a fantastic "pineapple upside down cake" with a splash of vanilla vodka and cherries. Its also good with sprite.
Posted by: Saint Nikki | December 15, 2012 at 05:34 PM
I bought some cinnamon sticks the other day expressly to make cinnamon infused vodka! One of my friends put it in cider this fall...yum!
Posted by: Rachel | December 15, 2012 at 06:16 PM
Those would be great gifts!
xo Jennifer
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Posted by: Jennifer | December 15, 2012 at 07:35 PM
Ah, pomegranate sounds BEYOND delicious!
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Posted by: Isa | December 15, 2012 at 07:45 PM
This is fantastic! I attended a holiday party last year, where we had rosemary & thyme-infused vodka - DELICIOUS! This may have to be my first foray into 'crafting' :)
Best,
Amy
http://www.happycoffeebean.blogspot.com
Posted by: Amy | December 15, 2012 at 08:22 PM
lemongrass and ginger gin is pretty amazing.
Posted by: Priscilla | December 15, 2012 at 08:45 PM
I heard somewhere that if you add juniper berries to vodka and let it sit it becomes gin, just an idea for next time.
Posted by: Sandy | December 15, 2012 at 08:57 PM
I was inspired to try this a while ago after trying some infused vodka in Edinburgh. The only one I've made so far is Rhuodka (rhubarb and vodka) but I'm gonna leave it until our christmas party to try it out :)
x
Posted by: Emma | December 15, 2012 at 09:14 PM
I don't even drink really, but this post almost makes me want to. Especially ALL the fruity ones. I look forward to hearing how these turn out
Posted by: Holli Anne | December 15, 2012 at 10:51 PM
haha, I kept thinking the first jar was salmon - then figured out it was the grapefruit....! might be interesting tho.
Posted by: hedgerow arts | December 15, 2012 at 11:43 PM