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Mom uses Stoli, so I used that as well. There was a [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/336521 thread] on Chowhound on the topic, but it was inconclusive. | Mom uses Stoli, so I used that as well. There was a [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/336521 thread] on Chowhound on the topic, but it was inconclusive. | ||
= Lime-Ginger Vodka = | == Lime-Ginger Vodka == | ||
* 750 mL vodka (Stoli 80 proof) | * 750 mL vodka (Stoli 80 proof) | ||
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I based this recipe on a [http://www.infusionsofgrandeur.net/2007/02/this-weeks-experiment-lime-infused.html blog post] I found. Zest the limes. Slice the flesh and remove the pith. Place the zest, flesh, and ginger in a jar with the vodka. Keep in a dark place for a few weeks, stirring occasionally. Filter and bottle. | I based this recipe on a [http://www.infusionsofgrandeur.net/2007/02/this-weeks-experiment-lime-infused.html blog post] I found. Zest the limes. Slice the flesh and remove the pith. Place the zest, flesh, and ginger in a jar with the vodka. Keep in a dark place for a few weeks, stirring occasionally. Filter and bottle. | ||
= References = | I tasted this vodka after six months, and it was really delicious! | ||
== Grapefruit Vodka == | |||
* 1 L vodka (Smirnoff) | |||
* 2 grapefruits | |||
Given the surprisingly good taste of the lime-ginger vodka, I decided to try making grapefruit-infused vodka using grapefruits from Mom's garden. This time, I used cheap vodka (Smirnoff) instead of the good stuff. On June 15, 2009, I zested and juiced the grapefruit and mixed it with the vodka. We'll see how it turns out! | |||
== References == | |||
* [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/24/WIGLBMHNAA1.DTL "Do-it-yourself flavored vodkas."] ''San Francisco Chronicle'' | * [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/11/24/WIGLBMHNAA1.DTL "Do-it-yourself flavored vodkas."] ''San Francisco Chronicle'' | ||
* [http://www.sfbg.com/38/08/x_bottle_rockets.html "Bottle rockets."] ''San Francisco Bay Guardian'' | * [http://www.sfbg.com/38/08/x_bottle_rockets.html "Bottle rockets."] ''San Francisco Bay Guardian'' | ||
* [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/344646 Chowhound thread] | * [http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/344646 Chowhound thread] | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 19 June 2009
Many moons ago, Mom made this pomegranate vodka that was out-of-sight. Inspired by this, for Christmas 2008, I decided to make some infused vodkas as gifts. I bought some bottles from Cost Plus for packaging, and I used an old 1.5 liter rum bottle for doing the infusion.
Mom uses Stoli, so I used that as well. There was a thread on Chowhound on the topic, but it was inconclusive.
Lime-Ginger Vodka
- 750 mL vodka (Stoli 80 proof)
- 2 limes
- ginger
I based this recipe on a blog post I found. Zest the limes. Slice the flesh and remove the pith. Place the zest, flesh, and ginger in a jar with the vodka. Keep in a dark place for a few weeks, stirring occasionally. Filter and bottle.
I tasted this vodka after six months, and it was really delicious!
Grapefruit Vodka
- 1 L vodka (Smirnoff)
- 2 grapefruits
Given the surprisingly good taste of the lime-ginger vodka, I decided to try making grapefruit-infused vodka using grapefruits from Mom's garden. This time, I used cheap vodka (Smirnoff) instead of the good stuff. On June 15, 2009, I zested and juiced the grapefruit and mixed it with the vodka. We'll see how it turns out!
References
- "Do-it-yourself flavored vodkas." San Francisco Chronicle
- "Bottle rockets." San Francisco Bay Guardian
- Chowhound thread
