For a more Christmas-y vibe, combine cranberries and a vanilla pod. Combining orange peels and cinnamon for a sitting-by-the-fire-during-a-snowstorm feel.Combining chili pepper, horseradish and bacon for the best bloody mary you have ever tasted.You can also try various candies, such as toffee. Options you can choose from include mango, orange peel, watermelon, apple, blueberry, vanilla, cinnamon, basil, chili pepper, horseradish, or bacon. Using just one flavor to spice up your vodka.You also don’t have to limit yourself to just one ingredient. You can be as creative or as conservative as you like-these days just about every flavor is used in vodka, from whipped cream to bacon (don’t bash it ‘til you’ve tried it.) Decide how you want your vodka to taste, and get plenty of the desired fruits, berries, peppers or herbs (or bacon). Note: this cocktail will push your brunch party over the edge.Choose a flavor.
INFUSE SPIRITS VODKA CRACKED
With our second vodka, we made a Bloody (Rose)Mary with two ounces of the infused vodka, a dash of horseradish, a dash of Worchester, a pinch of celery salt, and cracked black pepper, all shaken with ice and garnished with a sprig of parsley. Peach Ginger Spritzer, anyone? We combined two ounces of the first infused vodka with seltzer and garnished with a slice of fresh peach for an incredibly refreshing drink that made us cheers to summer. Enjoy your new infused spirits on the rocks or as a mixer in a wholly unique drink. or just straight into a pitcher of cocktails.ħ. Once your infusion has reached its peak flavor, pour it through a fine strainer into a clean jar. If the flavor isn't to your preference, let time do its thing until your daily taste test scores aces.Ħ. For the latter, we used two organic lemons (aromatic rinds and all) cut into wedges, two sprigs of rosemary, two sprigs of thyme, and ½ cup of diced cucumbers.ĥ. For the former batch, we used three ripe, sliced peaches and two tablespoons of freshly-sliced ginger. Since we’re new to the infusion process, we split our bottle of ISpirit vodka between two mason jars. Pour the spirit into a large air-tight container, add your flavoring, and screw the lid on tightly. We made two batches: Peach Ginger Vodka and Rosemary, Cucumber, Lemon, and Thyme Vodka.Ĥ. After deciding on your combination, select the freshest options available, then wash and chop. For example, our experts suggested less than one chili pepper for one bottle but four lemons for another. Quantity is up to you as well just remember that the stronger the flavor of the ingredient, the stronger infusion. Like a chef creating a new dish, consider what ingredients are in season and pair well together. Quality counts here, so choose a well-respected brand!įor our first attempt, our experts recommended ISpirit Vodka.ģ. If you’re new to infusion, though, we recommend sticking to the light liquors. While vodka is often a go-to base because of its neutral taste, you can infuse whiskey, gin, and everything in between. Be sure that your container is as clean as possible, or your infusion risks going sour.Ģ. WHAT YOU NEEDįresh herbs, spices, fruits, and/or vegetablesġ. The results? Delicious drinks for days! Join us as we dive into the world of infusion with recommended pairings and subsequent cocktails from our spirits guides (!) along the way. When Eataly Magazine decided to infuse our own spirits, we turned to the experts at Eataly Vino, our wine shop (with quite a selection of Italian and other liquors) in New York. In our no-recipe guide to seasonal cocktail heaven, let your taste buds lead the way. What’s our favorite part about infusing spirits with fresh herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables, you ask? Creativity is king (or queen).
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