Infuse vodka with your garden bounty
There are many excellent reasons to have a backyard garden this time of year. In addition to adding fresh flavor and nutrients to your meals, herbs, fruits and vegetables also can add wonderful aroma and sophistication to your favorite vodka. Here are a few examples, using Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Rosemary Infusion
Ingredients
1 750 ml bottle Tito’s
4-5 rosemary sprigs
Directions
[1] Drop 4-5 rosemary sprigs into a bottle of Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
[2] Let sit for 6-8 hours.
[3] Strain when the infusion has reached the desired flavor.
Jalapeño Infusion
Ingredients
1 750 ml bottle Tito’s Vodka
1 jalapeño
Directions
[1] Slice jalapeño and remove seeds.
[2] Drop into a bottle of Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
[3] Let sit for 30 minutes. Peppers infuse quickly, so taste test often.
[4] Remove peppers when the infusion reaches the desired flavor.
Blueberry Infusion
Ingredients
16 ounces Tito’s Vodka
16 ounces blueberries
Directions
[1] Drop blueberries into a bottle or glass container of Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
[2] Let sit in a cool dark place for 5-7 days.
[3] Once desired flavor is reached remove fruit.
Cucumber Infusion
Ingredients
1 750 ml bottle Tito’s Vodka
1 cucumber
Directions
[1] Slice cucumber and drop into a glass container.
[2] Fill with Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
[3] Let sit for 1-2 days.
[4] Strain when the infusion has reached the desired flavor.
Lemon Infusion
Ingredients
3 cups Tito’s Vodka
3 lemons
Directions
[1] Slice lemons and drop into a glass container.
[2] Fill with Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
[3] Let sit for 4 days.
[4] Strain when the infusion has reached the desired flavor.
