Holiday Infused Vodkas
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Holiday Infused Vodkas
Description
Holiday Infused Vodkas calls for steeping either a combination of red chili peppers and honeycomb or cranberries along with star anise, cinnamon sticks, citrus peel, and optional sugar in vodka. The infusion process takes place in sealed jars kept in a cool, dark environment, allowing flavors to meld gradually. The spicy chili infusion requires about three days, while the cranberry spice infusion benefits from three to five weeks for richer flavor extraction.
The method of straining the infused vodka after steeping removes solids, resulting in clean, flavored spirits ready for use. The approach is straightforward and relies entirely on natural ingredients and time to create customized vodka suited for holiday drinks or gifting.
These infusions offer versatility for cocktail enthusiasts who want to experiment with flavoring spirits naturally at home. They emphasize patience in infusion times and simple ingredient combinations for effective results.
Ingredients
Spicy Chili Pepper Infused Vodka
- 3 red pepper cut into quarters, organic
- 3- inch honeycomb piece
- 750 mL vodka
Cranberry Spice Infused Vodka
- 1 pint Cranberry organic
- ¼ cup sugar optional
- 3 star anise
- 3 cinnamon stick
- orange peel or lemon peel
- 750 mL vodka
Instructions
- For spicy infused vodka: Put peppers and honeycomb in a large clean glass jar or container.
- For Christmas-infused vodka: Put cranberries, sugar (if using), star anise, cinnamon sticks, and citrus peel in a large jar or container.
- Fill jar with vodka.
- Seal the jar and keep it in a cool, dark place like a pantry.
- Let it infuse for three days, shaking daily. Let the Christmas vodka infusion sit for longer, closer to 3-5 weeks.
- Strain the ingredients through a cheesecloth, mesh strainer or coffee filter.
- Transfer the infused vodka into a clean bottle or container.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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