Exotic Cocktail Drink Article: How to infuse Vodka with flavor and Vodka infusion recipes.

Expert advice on how to properly infuse vodka. 

Complete instructions and information on how to infuse vodka yourself at home for fun or as a hobby. Infused vodka cocktails can truly be a exotic cocktail experience.

This is a wonderful way to customize your vodka drinking experience. You can make a creative tasting vodka that is truly of your own design. But most of all, infusing vodka is fun!

We have been having vodka infusion parties for quite some time and have learned a lot through the years. We have come across some very fun, awesome and interesting concoctions in that time that we will share with you.


HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
One of the most often questions we get is, how long does it take to infuse vodka? On average vodkas can be infused in about 4-7 days if you are using a strong tasting ingredient. Although some softer tasting ingredients can take up to 14 days to fully infuse with the vodka.

WHAT CAN YOU USE TO INFUSE VODKA
1. HERBS
2. FRESH FRUITS
3. FRESH VEGETABLES
4. CANDIES

COMMON VODKA INFUSION INGREDIENTS
Orange, cherries, cantaloupe, peach, strawberry, cherry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, pineapple, mango, vanilla beans, lemon, lime, grapefruit, ginger, lemon-grass, herbs, garlic, chili peppers, mint, tarragon, basil, oregano, dill, thyme.

Some interesting popular alternatives include: Skittles Candies.
Skittles are fun, we separate them into the different colors or flavors.

HOW MUCH WILL I NEED?
Fruit
For most fruits you should include about 2 apples worth.
For larger fruits, one will be enough.

Herbs
For fresh herbs use about 2 fistfuls.
For dried herbs and spices use about 1 fistful.


WHAT KIND OF VODKA?
Vodka is perfect for infusion because it is clear and has a lower flavor level compared to other spirits. The kind of vodka used by most people would be a middle or medium grade vodka. Low budget vodkas can have a nasty aftertaste and top dollar premium vodkas flavor will be replaced by the infusion process so it's kinda a waste of money to buy premium vodkas for infusing.

PROCEDURE:

STAGE ONE: GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES

1. Ingredients (Fruits, Herbs, Etc)

2. Infusion Jar (Large Glass Infusion Jar, see below)

3. Vodka (Base vodka)

STAGE TWO: INFUSE YOUR VODKA
1. Wash and then cut your ingredients into thin slices. More surface area helps the infusion process. Small berries can be left whole or cut in half. Remove stems and seeds. If you are using herbs to infuse the vodka, then gently crush them to start releasing the flavor and aroma.

2. Place the ingredients into the infusion jar.

3. Pour the vodka into the infusion jar.

4. Tighten the lid.

5. Place out of direct sunlight at room temperature or in the frig.

STAGE THREE: GIVE IT TIME

• 3-4 days: Soft fruits.


• 1 Week: Herbs.


• 2 Weeks: Thick and fibrous fruits and herbs.

STAGE FOUR: STRAIN AND BOTTLE


1. You can leave the ingredients in the vodka if desired.

2. Some people like to strain out the ingredients using a wire strainer.

3. Funnel into a glass bottle or serving jar.

4. Store the infused vodka in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight.


INFUSED VODKA RECIPES

1. WATERMELON VODKA
    • 750 ml Vodka Base
    • 1/2 small watermelon (cubed)
    Place cubed watermelon and vodka into infused jar.
    Do a taste test starting on the third day.
    Should be ready in 3-5 days.
    Remove watermelon and drink or store.

2. LEMONGRASS AND GINGER VODKA

    • 750 ml Vodka Base

    • 2-3 stalks of lemongrass

    • 1 large piece of fresh ginger.

    Place cubed and sliced pieces and vodka into infused jar.

    Do a taste test starting on the fourth day.

    Should be ready in 4-8 days.

    Remove watermelon and drink or store.

3. CINNAMON APPLE VODKA (Makes a good hot-apple cider)
    • 750 ml Vodka Base
    • 2-5 Large red apples
    • 5 cinnamon sticks

    Place sliced pieces, sticks and vodka into infused jar.

    Do a taste test starting on the Third day.

    Should be ready in 3-6 days.

    Remove pieces and drink or store.

4. PEACH VODKA

    • 750 ml Vodka Base

    • 2-5 Large ripe peaches 

    Place sliced pieces and vodka into infused jar.

    Do a taste test starting on the Third day.

    Should be ready in 3-6 days.

    Remove pieces and drink or store.

Infused vodkas are very popular today.

Candy infused Vodka

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