Best Infused Vodkas Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

High-quality vodka
1 lemon
1 lime
1 orange
High-quality vodka
Whole peppers, such as jalapeno, habanero, or poblano (hot) , or bell peppers or sweet Italian (mild)

Steps:

Wash and dry the lemon, lime, and orange. Using a zester or a strong vegetable peeler, peel the skin of each citrus fruit to create narrow ribbons.;
When handling peppers, it's best to use rubber gloves; some varieties can sting or even burn the skin. Wash and dry the peppers and slit them lengthwise into slivers. For stronger flavor, leave the seeds intact. For milder flavor, remove. Avoid getting the juice near eyes.
For Both Recipes: Clean bottle in warm sudsy water. Rinse and dry. Gently place the citrus peels or peppers into the gift bottle, pour in the vodka, and cover the top of the bottle. (Do not seal at this point) Place the bottle in the refrigerator and let the ingredients steep for at least 3 hours - 2 days is better. Before giving, top off the bottle with additional vodka. (The infusion ingredients will soak up some of the vodka.) Seal the bottle with a cork or glass bottle stopper and seal with sealing wax. Tie a thin metal wire or fabric ribbon around the top of the neck, if so desired.

Tomato Infused Vodka Cocktail image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories beverage

Time P7DT10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cherry tomatoes
4 basil leaves
1 lime, cut into wheels, plus 2 lime wedges, for garnish
2 to 3 dashes seafood seasoning hot sauce or your favorite hot sauce
Ice
6 ounces Tomato Infused Vodka, recipe follows
1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
One 750-milliliter bottle vodka
1 fresh bay leaf

Steps:

Add 6 of the tomatoes and the basil, lime wheels and hot sauce to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice and 6 ounces of the tomato-infused vodka and shake vigorously. Strain into 2 highball glasses filled with ice. Garnish the glasses with the lime wedges and remaining cherry tomatoes. Enjoy!
For the tomato infused vodka: To a pitcher, add the tomatoes, vodka and bay leaf. Tightly cover and place in a cool dry place to infuse for at least 1 week. Give it a shake once a day.

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Time P3D

Yield Makes 1 liter

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bottle (1 liter) vodka
1 tangerine, preferably organic, washed well
5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
3 unsprayed spruce or other pine sprigs (about 2 inches long)
5 juniper berries, lightly crushed

Steps:

For the tangerine version:Remove peel from tangerine in long strips using a vegetable peeler, making sure not to include any white pith. Add peel directly to bottle of vodka. For the vanilla-cardamom version: Add cardamom pods and vanilla bean directly to bottle of vodka. For the pine and juniper version: Add pine sprigs and juniper berries directly to bottle of vodka.
Let vodka stand at room temperature in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 days, depending on desired strength of flavor. Strain; discard solids.