Last week we picked up some vodka at the Duty Free and decided to infuse it. We aren't yet certain just how we'll utilize these fruity potions. Will we give them as Christmas treats, perhaps? Or for a Holiday/Odd Broad birthday bonanza? Or for...our own shameless personal imbibing?
We've done this before and it's really easy to do. And it certainly makes for some scrumptious cocktails. (Just the thing you need to get you going on a Monday morning, no?)
First, decide which dried fruit you'd like to use. We chose dried blueberries and dried cranberries with orange essence.
Pour the dried fruit into empty bottles and cover with sugar. We eyeballed it, but we maybe used about half a cup?
Give it a lil' swirl. (In case you're wondering, Dear Reader, that is hubby's hand you see on your right. The Odd Broad does not possess man hands, thank you very much.)
Now, add that vodka! (Curiously, all the Duty Free had was Tanqueray vodka. In our more penniless days we've used Georgi vodka, though, so I suppose anything is a step up from this fine libation.)
Swirl it, shake it, mix it all up. Sing a little Streisand, if the fancy strikes you.
And now we play the waiting game. We'll probably let it sit for a month or so, shaking it every day for the first week, and once a week for the rest. In the past we've made coffee vodka, strawberry bourbon, pineapple rum...the beverage possibilities are limitless!
Please drink responsibly. (This means no spontaneous showtunes, people. Although, I suppose there is a strike on the Broadway...)
XOXO
Yum... as a recipient of your blueberry variety I'd have to say you guys certainly know your way around infusing liquor. I still remember the day we finally ran out of our delicious present. It was a dark day... a dark day indeed. I'm glad you had a great trip and I MISS YOU!
Posted by: Stacey | November 12, 2007 at 10:26 AM
I miss you too!! My thoughts of you are always warm and fuzzy. xoxo
Posted by: The Odd Broad | November 12, 2007 at 09:09 PM
Can I get some of that for Christmas?
Posted by: Weinerdog | November 13, 2007 at 02:07 PM
Do you make a non-alchoholic version? Pathetic.
Posted by: Amy | November 13, 2007 at 03:38 PM
Non-alchoholic?
Are you preggo?
Posted by: Weinerdog | November 14, 2007 at 01:08 PM
Weiner, if you've been a good girl all year Santa will bring you some vodka for Christmas.
Posted by: The Odd Broad | November 15, 2007 at 08:27 AM
Define "Good"
Posted by: Weinerdog | November 15, 2007 at 12:14 PM
Um, have you shared your red wine with loved ones?
Posted by: The Odd Broad | November 15, 2007 at 11:13 PM