How to Make Fruit-Infused Vodka (and Other Liquors)
This very easy recipe will help you make your own fruit-infused liquors like vodka, gin, whiskey or tequila. More a rule of thumb than a recipe, learn how to quickly infuse your favorite spirit with fresh or frozen fruit.
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups fresh or frozen fruit
- 1-2 cups liquor (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey, etc.)
Instructions
- Choose the quantity of infused liquor you'd like to make. I often make small batches in pint-sized mason jars. A full bottle of liquor will require a quart or larger sized mason jar.
- If using fresh fruit, wash and chop the fruit so that it will easily fit in the jar. If using frozen fruit, simply add it to the jar.
- Fill the jar half way to three quarters with fresh or frozen fruit.
- Now fill the jar with your liquor, leaving a space about a half inch at the top.
- Close the jar and give it a gentle shake, then place in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight. Let the liquid steep for at least 3-4 hours (for frozen fruit) or at least 48 hours (for fresh fruit) and up to 7 days.
- Once the infusion is done, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth or coffee filter, depending on the size of the solids.
- Store your finished infusion in a glass bottle or jar for up to three months.
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