Caramel apple vodka (infused vodka recipe) (2024)

FAQs

What is the ratio for infused vodka? ›

Tips for Infusing Vodka to Perfection

Generally, it is best to use 1 cup of fruits or vegetables for every 3 cups of vodka. However, for whole herbs and spices, it would be best to adhere to a ratio of 2-to-3. (For example, for every 2 sprigs of rosemary or 2 sticks of cinnamon, use 3 cups of vodka.)

Add vodka to jar, making sure apple slices and cinnamon stick are completely covered with vodka. Seal jar. Store in cool, dark location for up to 6 months.

Infuse for 3 to 5 days: Shake the jar of fruit and vodka daily. You'll see the vodka gradually take on the color of the fruit. Taste it after 3 days and continue infusing to your liking. Most fruit vodkas are finished in 3 to 5 days, but you can continue infusing the vodka for longer.

Add your vodka and ingredients to your mason jar. Make sure you wash all produce before including. You can go heavy on the fruits and veggies, but maybe a little lighter on any spices and herbs, as those provide more intense flavor. Then, seal the jar and set it away in a cool, dark place.

Infusing involves steeping one or more ingredients in a distilled spirit to extract flavor. With its neutral taste, vodka is well suited to take on the flavors of various ingredients. While it's a simple process, infusing does take time (about 3 to 7 days).

An unopened bottle of unflavored vodka has a shelf-life of decades. After opening, it will still be good for 10 to 20 years. For flavored vodkas, the shelf-life spans from six months to 2 years.

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Vodka made with perishable items, like fresh fruit or herbs, should be stored in the fridge. If you used shelf-stable items like dried spices or dried fruit, the vodka can be stored at room temperature.

Can infused vodka go bad? ›

Infused spirits are best enjoyed within three months, but they will never go bad. See our co*cktail recipes for ideas on how to use your infused alcohol. Fill your infusion kit to the top with the spirit of your choice. (Make sure to fill all the way to the rim of the jar for maximum infusion volume.)

Not to be confused with flavored vodka, infused vodka is truly a work of art. This is another DIY option, but the difference lies in production, taste, and overall quality compared to flavored vodkas. The added flavors (usually fruit or herbs) are steeped in the vodka to allow for maximum impact.

Vodkas we recommend

Something simple like Ketel One will work for this, as the fruit will be the dominant flavor in this infusion. You could also use Seagrams, or my personal favorite, the crisp Ivanabitch from Holland.

As long as the alcohol is at least 35% ABV and the fruit is completely covered, they will keep for years.

Mixing Ratios: A good starting point for your co*cktail could be 1 part alcohol to 2 parts fruit juice.

Review: Dry and refreshing with a pleasant minerality. The proportion of soda water to vodka in this recipe is 2.5 to 1 (a ratio that appears to have the widest appeal) consisting of one 150 ml can of soda water to 60 ml vodka = 210ml plus ice melt total liquid in glass.

Soda water has no distinct flavor, so it's great for diluting your vodka, without messing with any of its flavors. Always top it off with a heavy squeeze of lime, and if you would prefer a bit of sweetness, we recommend a dash of simple syrup to round it out.

For example, if a vodka bottle is labeled as 40% ABV, it means that 40% of the total volume comes from ethanol (C2H5OH), and the remaining 60% is water.