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Lavender-Rosemary Infused Vodka
FAQ
Common Flavor Combinations. Ginger and basil work. So does ginger and lemon or strawberries and mint. Hey, even olive oil can infuse vodka.
Infusing involves steeping one or more ingredients in a distilled spirit to extract 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 (about 3 to 7 days).
- Vodka Soda (vodka and club soda) ...
- Moscow Mule (vodka and ginger beer) ...
- Vodka Tonic (vodka and tonic water) ...
- Bloody Mary (vodka and tomato juice) ...
- Vodka Cranberry (vodka and cranberry juice) ...
- Screwdriver (vodka and orange juice) ...
- French Martini (vodka and pineapple juice) ...
- Greyhound Cocktail (vodka and grapefruit juice)
For example, mango, ginger, peach, rosemary, lavender, elderflower, most berries… Milder ingredients can take up to a month. Such as apple, lemongrass, melon, kiwi and sweet potato. TIP: Use a small about of vodka to infuse a tiny batch to test the flavours before making larger amounts.
Infused spirits are best enjoyed within three months, but they will never go bad. See our cocktail recipes for ideas on how to use your infused alcohol. Fill your infusion kit to the top with the spirit of your choice. (Make sure to fill all the way to the rim of the jar for maximum infusion volume.)