Ever wondered how to make Strawberry Infused Vodka? It’s easy! All you need to make your own homemade strawberry vodka are a few ingredients and a couple of days.
The best gifts come from the heart, or so they say. But I think the best gifts come from the kitchen.
Imagine giving the gift of this gorgeous red hued Strawberry Vodka. It’s pretty, delicious and this Strawberry Vodka is sure to make even Scrooge merry. And thanks to the beautiful strawberries it smells absolutely amazing!!
If you’ve ever wondered how to make strawberry infused vodka, well, it couldn’t be simpler. It only involves a couple of ingredients and the teensiest bit of effort for a delicious flavoured vodka.
The quality of vodka you use for an infused vodka is important. As when cooking with wine, only use a vodka you enjoy drinking. For the best results use a vodka with a proof of 80 or above, as the aromatics of the fruit are drawn out due to the alcohol, so the higher the proof the more flavoured and aromatic the resulting flavoured vodka will be. However with a higher proof the taste of the vodka can be more harsh so find a happy medium. I like a smooth vodka, so I went with Grey Goose, which has a proof of 80, but you can use whatever you like.
You can also add your own personal touches to the vodka by adding your own flavourings. Why not try adding a vanilla bean for strawberry vanilla vodka. You could also try using different fruits such as cherries, blueberries and raspberries. You could also try using peaches, plums or slices of orange, lemon or lime. Or, for something a little more festive, why not check out the Plum Pudding Vodka I made last year.
Serve the Strawberry Vodka chilled over ice, or in your favourite cocktail.
Strawberry Vodka
Ingredients
- 750 mls Vodka go for a Vodka that is 80 proof
- 400 g of strawberries 14 oz
- 2 tbs caster sugar also known as superfine
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Remove the tops of the strawberries and slice.
- Combine the vodka and caster sugar in a large jar and shake to combine. Add the strawberries and leave in a cool place for 3 to 4 days, giving the mixture a swirl everyday to help the strawberries infuse all of their delicious flavours.
- Strain the mixture through muslin into and decant into bottles and seal.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
e fusco says
October 15, 2018 at 8:45 amcan you use both strawberry’s and raspberry’s in the same infusion :)?
Nicole says
October 17, 2018 at 4:29 pmI don’t see any reason not to! Let me know how it turns out.
Sue says
June 24, 2017 at 4:50 amMade the strawberry vodka and the raspberry vodka all my friends though it was great now I can’t make enough of it I’m now going to try blackberry vodka I will let you know how it turns out
LINDA HUTCHINSON says
June 28, 2016 at 3:39 amcan i add single fresh cream to make it thicker??
Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says
June 28, 2016 at 6:48 amIf you add cream you would need to use the vodka within a couple of days. I’d leave adding the cream until you are ready to serve it. 🙂
Heide M. says
March 26, 2013 at 3:47 amCan you use regular sugar instead if you don’t have superfine sugar.
Jennifer says
March 26, 2013 at 7:52 amRegular sugar should be fine Heide, you might just need to shake it a bit longer to dissolve though. Let me know how it turns out 🙂
Heide M. says
March 26, 2013 at 3:42 amLooking forward to trying this.
natalie says
December 24, 2012 at 3:28 amOMG this looks amazing! What a great idea. This vodka with some lemonade would be incredible!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
December 8, 2012 at 8:29 amI love the color! Strawberry vodka – I bet it’s so flavorful!
jan says
December 8, 2012 at 12:56 amWhat do you do wth the strawberrys after you drain the vodka?
Thanks
Jennifer says
December 8, 2012 at 9:35 amHi Jan, the strawberries will have no flavour after this process (you will notice they will be very pale, almost white) so discard them.
Lizzy (Good Things) says
December 7, 2012 at 4:20 pmUm, I’ll have two to go, please Jennifer!
kate says
December 7, 2012 at 7:02 amwhat is the recommended storage & shelf life for this tasty delight?
Jennifer says
December 7, 2012 at 7:17 amHi Kate, if you place the vodka into sterilised bottles and refrigerate it should last around 6 months.
Sheila Meinecke says
December 6, 2012 at 11:46 amThis sounds delicious. When you say to seal the bottles,are you referring to canning technique?
Jennifer says
December 7, 2012 at 7:17 amHi Shelia, the bottles just need to be well sealed, perhaps with an airtight stopper.
Joyce says
November 19, 2014 at 9:28 amI am planning on making this strawberry vodka as gifts. Can you leave the strawberries in the jars
Jennifer says
November 20, 2014 at 8:09 amIts best to remove the strawberries. After a few days they will become pale and lose their favourite anyway as it is infused into the vodka. Enjoy 😀
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
December 5, 2012 at 7:42 pmYum! I can imagine doing this with the cherries that we’re seeing coming through right now too! 😀
[email protected] says
December 5, 2012 at 8:00 pmOMG. How wonderful…..so many strawberries. This looks like my perfect treat at number 12. I could stop here…but I wont
Suzanne perazzini says
December 5, 2012 at 7:06 pmThis would make a great gift – it’s so pretty and Christmasy.
Yasmeen @ Wandering Spice says
December 5, 2012 at 9:02 amOh girl, this is so up my alley it’s not even funny. We always have good quality vodka around, and are picking strawberry’s from Jase’s parents’ farm… so I think we have a winning combination!!!
Stephanie - The Dessert Spoon says
December 4, 2012 at 8:41 pmMany, many years ago, when I was young, I made a flavoured vodka after reading an article in a cool magazine. Would you believe I used Mars bars?! Your strawberry vodka is much more sophisticated! Just the thing for a summer Christmas.
Kathryn says
December 4, 2012 at 8:20 pmA wonderful treat – I’m so loving this series of yours. It’s giving me such great holiday inspiration! (And it is so nice to get a glimpse of a slightly sunnier Christmas through your posts!)
The Life of Clare says
December 4, 2012 at 6:48 pmThat would make a delicious gift. Yum!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
December 4, 2012 at 5:13 pmYour vodka is gorgeous, what a wonderful gift idea!
Rosa says
December 4, 2012 at 5:08 pmThat must taste divine! What a great treat.
Cheers,
Rosa
Twin Bridges says
December 4, 2012 at 3:27 pmStrawberry Vanilla sounds just divine – plus a view and a summer breeze!
[email protected] at Marina says
December 4, 2012 at 3:03 pmStrawberry what? Vodka?! Oh, that would be good in a pie and with the pie… 🙂