3 glass jars on a table filled with infused vodka and signature cocktails created from each

HOW TO INFUSE VODKA

basics

Infusing involves steeping one or more ingredients in a distilled spirit to extract their flavor. With its neutral taste, vodka is well suited to take on the flavors of various ingredients. While it’s a simple process, infusing does take time—generally, 3 to 7 days. However, hot peppers start infusing in as little as 10 to 20 minutes and the vodka can be

ready in a day or two. Meanwhile, pineapple can take two weeks to finish. Infusing for too long may result in an overly strong, bitter or sweet drink. If the jar is fragrant when opened, the infusion is ready to be sampled. When the taste is to your liking, serve the flavored vodka straight or use it to craft signature cocktails.

POUR finished infusion into a serving container, if desired. If storing, strain through a fine-mesh sieve and refrigerate for up to 1 month.

STIR or lightly shake jar daily to release flavor. Infusion is ready when vodka deepens in color and flavor is to your liking.

POUR 1 (750-ml) bottle of vodka into jar. Cover and store at room temperature for 3 to 7 days.

ADD rinsed and dried ingredients to a clean ½-gallon canning jar.

Use this simple technique to create flavored vodka.

INFUSE

How To

+ 1 (750-ml) bottle 80-proof vodka + 2 cups raspberries + 1 cup tightly packed fresh mint with stems

Raspberry-mint infused vodka

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Step 2 of infusing vodka with pouring vodka into Ball mason jar

Step 1 of infusing vodka with hand dropping raspberries into a Ball mason jar

Step 3 of infusing vodka with a hand mixing ingredients with a wooden spatula

Step 4 of infusing vodka with hand dropping raspberries into a ball jar

+ 1 (750-ml) bottle 80-proof vodka + 20 Hy-Vee marshmallows, toasted + 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

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Toasted Marshmallow infused vodka

+ 1 (750-ml) bottle 80-proof vodka + 5 whole mandarin peels, piths removed + 5 hibiscus herbal tea bags, tags and string removed

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Hibiscus orange infused vodka

Look for Midwest-produced ROW vodka at Hy-Vee. It is made from 100% American corn and distilled five times.

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SIGNATURE DRINKS

Moscow Mule

Raspberry-Mint

Martini

Chocolate S'mores

Cocktail

Mandarin Hibiscus

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+ 1 (750-ml) bottle 80-proof vodka + 2 cups raspberries + 1 cup tightly packed fresh mint with stems

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Raspberry-mint infused vodka

+ 1 (750-ml) bottle 80-proof vodka + 20 Hy-Vee marshmallows, toasted + 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

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Toasted Marshmallow infused vodka

+ 1 (750-ml) bottle 80-proof vodka + 5 whole mandarin peels, piths removed + 5 hibiscus herbal tea bags, tags and string removed

View Recipe