Infused vodka

[SMOKE FREAK]

Didnt know where to post this...

Last weekend I took half bottle of vodka and added about two and a half of my dried chipotles...let it set for a while...next weekend Ill give it a try with some homemade mater juice...

When I've done this before with fresh habs it got kinda "overpowering"...this oughta be a little mellower...

[Capt Dan]

I like mine infused with Lemonade and ice! Usually sets about 5-10 minutes on a hot day, maybe 20 on a regular day!

[DDave]

My Dad used to do that with pllums or other fruit from his fruit trees. Sometimes it came out good, sometimes . . . not so good.

Dave

[SmokinLee]

I have made lemoncello a couple times. You use 100 proof good vodka and add some lemon zest and sugar. I don't recall the amounts. I have the recipe downstairs in one issue of fine cooking magazine. I like the lemon part but it was a bit sweet for me. I think your on the right track for a good bloody mary mix.

[roadrunr]

I like mine infused with Lemonade and ice! Usually sets about 5-10 minutes on a hot day, maybe 20 on a regular day!

This man knows his booooze
That just so happens to be one of my top two favorites Dan.

[Bbqgoddess]

OH I love spicy vodka, Stoli used to make a pepper vodka, I have not seen it forever.. best tini's... oh yummy!
I can't wait for your report...

Lee LOVE lemonchello... if you have the time I would really like that recipe... the good stuff is out of my price range these days...

[supervman]

My Dad used to do that with pllums or other fruit from his fruit trees. Sometimes it came out good, sometimes . . . not so good.

Dave

Marcus Samuelsson is a rather famous chef from Minneapolis. He had a restaurant here called "Aquavit" (love the stuff but that'll be a different thread)

Anyway, in his restaurant they had DOZENS of bottles of infused Aquavit and when you sat at the rail they always gave you a free shot of any flavor you wanted to try.

One day at the rail, it was slow and I was telling family holiday Aquavit stories to the Tar Bender and he was sliding me a few different ones to try as I washed em down with beer and he gave me one and said try this. I asked what it was and he just said try it. I smelled it and said NO WAY. He convinced me and it was the most HIDEOUS thing I ever drank. Still had that horrible after taste in my mouth a couple days later. It was infused with cooked Crayfish. Not those nice southern crawdaddys but BIG northern pond crayfish. It was barf nasty.

Some infusions = GREAT
Others are to be forgotten.
ONE will NEVER be forgotten. :spit:

[curious aardvark]

crayfish flavour vodka - yeah I can see thst being a bit nasty lol

Kelly - my dad brought back a lemoncello recipe from sorento earlier in the year, I'll see if he's still got it. Apparently out there as soon as you go in a shop they make you drink some (sounds terrible lol).

I make vanilla vodka (mainly gets used in marinades and fruit cakes), tried the pepper stuff and wasn't bowled over by it.
Don't drink anywhere near as much as I used to, so not messed around with any flavours for a while :-)

The beauty of infused vodkas is that you can use the cheapest vodka you can get and produce something for a few bucks that would cost a small fortune in a store.

[SmokinLee]

Limoncello Recipe

You asked; you got it, I guess I will put it here. It should really get it's own spot. But I wouldn't know where to put it. I guess we need a drink slot.

This comes from the Taunton's Fine Cooking Magazine, March 1997 No19 pg 66

You will need a large 1 gallon jar-or at least 4 quart jars with lids

15 Thick Skinned Lemons
Two 750ml bottles 100 proof-vodka/ which has less flavor than lower %
4 Cups Sugar
5 Cups Water

Scrub your lemons with warm water and a brush to remove any wax or pestiside residue and pat dry.

Strip the lemons with a vegetable peeler. You will get long, wide stripsof zest with very little of the bitter white pith. If you do get any pith carfully scrape it away with the tip of a knife.

Add 1 bottle of vodka to the jar and as you remove the zest add it to the jar of vodka, cover tightly and wait 40 days stored at room temperature in a dark closet or cupboard. No need to stir all you have to do is wait. As the limoncello sits, the vodkaslowly takes on the flavor and rich yellow hue of the lemons.
After the forty days combine the sugar and water in a large saucepan, bring it to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes or until thickened.
Let the syrup cool before adding it to the jar with the other bottle of vodka, cover and let sit for another 40 days. Heck you may as well get a couple clods to do while waiting 80 days to help pass the time LOL.

After the forty days, simply strain into nice 750 bottles. You can store the in the cupboard but always keep one in the freezer so it's cold when you are ready to drink it. It did point out the fact that is another benefit of using 100 proof so it don't freeze.

Enjoy


It probably would be good cut with a little soda water, juice, or a combo to make it a sparkling drink as it is pretty potent..

OH I love spicy vodka, Stoli used to make a pepper vodka, I have not seen it forever.. best tini's... oh yummy!
I can't wait for your report...

Lee LOVE lemonchello... if you have the time I would really like that recipe... the good stuff is out of my price range these days...

[blues_n_cues]

i like my vodka infused w/ what else ... jello.

here's a recipe i came up w/ years ago might be good w/ banana vodka

BANANA REPUBLIC
1 full jigger generic vodka
1/2 jigger kahlua
1/2 jigger banana liquer
milk
1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream- i like blue bell
blend & serve.

basically a white russian w/ ice cream

i used ABSOLUTE vodka
thats called
ABSOLUTELY BANANAS

it's a nice cordial after a good meal.

[SmokinLee]

When I first read this I thought that is a strange combo, but ya know it don't sound too bad after all. My wife would like it. I usually just stick with a can of busch lite wrapped in a coozy. I will have to make her one this weekend and let you know what she thinks.

i like my vodka infused w/ what else ... jello.

here's a recipe i came up w/ years ago might be good w/ banana vodka

BANANA REPUBLIC
1 full jigger generic vodka
1/2 jigger kahlua
1/2 jigger banana liquer
milk
1 scoop vanilla bean ice cream- i like blue bell
blend & serve.

basically a white russian w/ ice cream

i used ABSOLUTE vodka
thats called
ABSOLUTELY BANANAS

it's a nice cordial after a good meal.

[HawgHeaven]

I usually just infuse the cook with vodka.

I'm not real fond of infused/flavored vodkas, but I do like a Grey Goose martini. When I ask the barkeep for an extra extra dry martini, I tell him leave the cap on the vermouth and just show the label to the Goose...

[Big Guy]

I'm letting my Polish side show how about Kielbasa infused Vodka

[HawgHeaven]

I'm letting my Polish side show how about Kielbasa infused Vodka

Not sure about that, butt I'll bet Vodka infused Kielbasa might be a hit.

[SMOKE FREAK]

I usually just infuse the cook with vodka.

Thats the plan Phil. But the cook likes a little kick...