Best Citrus Vodka Recipes

CRANBERRY CITRUS VODKA SLUSH

Steps:

• In a plastic container with a lid (or a pitcher with a lid), combine all ingredients.
• Seal and place in the freezer until frozen solid.
• Take out of freezer and let thaw.
• Drink when it has thawed and is slushy.
• Or put in blender and blend until slushy.
• Garnish with fresh cranberries, zest of a lime or an orange slice.

CITRUS VODKA

Steps:

• Fold 1 orange peel strip crosswise in half without breaking. Thread onto skewer, shish-kebab style. Repeat with 1 lemon peel strip, then 1 lime peel strip. Repeat, alternating remaining orange, lemon and lime peel strips on same skewer. Guide citrus peel skewer through neck of empty bottle, pushing gently but being careful not to break any peel. You may find a chopstick useful in easing the peels into the bottle. Fill bottle with vodka. Chill at least 1 week and up to 3 weeks. Serve chilled.

CITRUS VODKA

Steps:

• Fold 1 strip orange peel in half crosswise without breaking and thread onto skewer.
• Repeat with 1 strip each lemon and lime peels.
• Repeat, alternating remaining peels.
• Push skewer through neck of clean bottle.
• Being careful not to break peels.
• A chopstick may help this process.
• Fill 1 empty, clean 750-ml clear bottle with a cork.
• with vodka.
• Cork and chill at least 1 week and up to three weeks before serving.

CITRUS INFUSED VODKA OR GIN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Lightly scrub your citrus fruit before peeling for another use. Place the peel in a sealable container and cover with the vodka or gin, seal and leave sit at room temp for 2-4 weeks to infuse. Use in any cocktail that calls for citrus flavored gin or vodka.

STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE [WITH CITRUS VODKA]

Steps:

• Combine lemonade, strawberries, and basil leaves in a small container, stirring well.
• Add vodka.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• To serve, remove basil leaves (if they're too wilted), and serve with ice and fresh basil leaves.

HIBISCUS TEA WITH VODKA AND CITRUS

Steps:

• *Can be found at specialty Latin markets
• In a medium saucepan, combine the water, hibiscus flowers, and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool for 25 minutes. Add the lemon juice, lime juice, and vodka.
• Place the ice in a tall pitcher. Strain the hibiscus tea into the pitcher and discard the flowers. Refrigerate until ready to use.

TOMATO ROSE SAUCE WITH CITRUS VODKA VEGETARIAN / VEGAN!

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft and slightly golden.
• Add artichoke hearts and saute for 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomato paste and stir often to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well incorporated.
• Add oregano and cayenne pepper to taste.
• Pour in coconut milk. Allow to return to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium low.
• Simmer for 5-10 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
• Add vodka and basil, mix in well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over your favorite pasta. Enjoy!

VODKA AND CITRUS CURED SALMON

Steps:

• Remove any tiny pin bones from the salmon with a pair of needle nose pliers or tweezers. Rinse the salmon under cold running water and pat dry. Place salmon, skin side down, on several large sheets of plastic wrap.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine salt, sugar, dill, vodka and lemon, lime and orange zests. Spread the sugar/salt/citrus mixture evenly over the fleshy side of the fish, pressing it into the flesh. Wrap the salmon tightly in the plastic wrap and place skin side down n a large baking dish. Place a flat glass or ceramic dish on top of the salmon and weight the dish with several heavy cans or a brick and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 48 hours.
• Unwrap the salmon and rinse all of the cure off under cold, running water. Pat dry and slice diagonally into paper-thin slices.

CITRUS VODKA

Steps:

• Fold 1 orange peel strip crosswise in half without breaking. Thread onto skewer, shish-kebab style.
• Repeat with 1 lemon peel strip, then 1 lime peel strip. Repeat, alternating remaining orange, lemon and lime peel strips on same skewer.
• Guide citrus peel skewer through neck of empty bottle, pushing gently but being careful not to break any peel. You may find a chopstick useful in easing the peels into the bottle.
• Fill bottle with vodka.
• Chill at least 1 week and up to 3 weeks.
• Serve chilled.
• Makes enough to fill one 750-milliliter bottle.