547966 Tue Aug 12 10:28:14 -0700 2008 14 36 Spirits 0 3950426 I wanted to try to make some infused vodka for the first time. I was thinking about something nice for summer, like peach and watermelon. Any suggestions/advice for doing this? I am curious, though. Can I use mason jars, or will the seals be damaged? Tue Aug 12 10:28:25 -0700 2008 142652 madgreek 1 3950810 I came across this site while lurking on the Chowhound Spirit forum. They are a bit goofy but they have lots of recipies and document their processes and results well. http://www.infusionsofgrandeur.net/ Tue Aug 12 12:20:48 -0700 2008 3950426 32847 ajcraig 1 3951070 We did watermelon and lime a few weeks ago. We went through a bottle's worth very quickly...it's very smooth right out of the freezer and nothing like that horrible jolly rancher-like watermelon vodka you get elsewhere. It takes about a half a watermelon for a 375 mL bottle and we let it sit for about a week before straining it out. Some of the other successful infusions with have done in the past have been Torocco oranges and blackberries. You have to smash the berries a little bit in order for the vodka to infuse so that one is going to have a distinct color. Make sure you strain that one through a coffee filter first! Tue Aug 12 14:03:41 -0700 2008 3950426 214279 ndelson 2 3955403 Now, should I use the whole fruit, or just the watermelon rind? Wed Aug 13 19:21:44 -0700 2008 3951070 142652 madgreek 1 3951504 Some of my favorites are; White peach and Raspberry, Pineapple/vanilla, black cherry and spice(cardamam,cinnnaon and a little allspice) lime peel, ginger and lemongrass. Blueberry,(the berries need to be slightly muddled) The variations are limited only by your imagination and testing.Mason jar lids will start to corrode after a while. I use sun tea jars. Tue Aug 12 16:36:58 -0700 2008 3950426 106255 chazzerking 1 3952181 got inspired and went home and started a new infusion. Ripe tomatoes fresh basil and a little fresh tarragon. I'll report back when it's done. Tue Aug 12 21:16:00 -0700 2008 3950426 106255 chazzerking 1 3960269 I'm a big fan of cranberries with orange peel & a vanilla bean (or half a vanilla bean). I also like rosemary and lemon rind, but since I'm a gin drinker that probably makes sense... Fri Aug 15 11:44:55 -0700 2008 3950426 200569 emmaroseeats 2 4224186 Infused vodka question...is it imperative that the infusion sit in glass jars? Why not a sealed tuperware container? I've made pineapple infusions this way and I'm wondering if there is a taste difference. I'm planning on starting a cranberry infusion for gifts and want to know if I need to go mason jar hunting..... Fri Dec 05 16:33:02 -0800 2008 3960269 46305 amela 3 4229644 The possible problem you could have with plastic containers is that plastic will absorb food flavors and smells, in particular fats. Then your infusion could pick up these off flavors/smells. Glass on the other hand doesn't absorb anything so you don't run this risk. Mon Dec 08 11:00:22 -0800 2008 4224186 185532 ShadowedOne 4 4230739 Thank you Shadow. Mon Dec 08 16:48:02 -0800 2008 4229644 46305 amela 1 3961757 Try ginger. Amazing. Sat Aug 16 01:43:14 -0700 2008 3950426 186153 hawaiigrl2003 1 3986446 I did watermelon. So much water in it, tough to get anything more than a subtle flavor. The best, according to me and everyone that tried it, was Pineapple. I'm convinced Pineapples were created with the sole intent to be used to infuse vodka. Mon Aug 25 17:09:29 -0700 2008 3950426 10737 Bobfrmia 2 3986862 Or Rum... Or Tequila... Mon Aug 25 20:21:06 -0700 2008 3986446 154307 Xaga 1 5146010 Jalapeno and lime are great for infusing vodka. I keep the jalapeno seeds in and the lime rind on, but put the jalapeno in a sachet or loose tea ball so you can remove it earlier. The most unbelievable bloody mary youve ever had, just add tomato juice, v8, worcestershire, horseradish, and a good hot sauce. Sat Oct 31 19:20:31 -0700 2009 3950426 1120728 christopherelford 1 5146026 Use anything that you want. I've made every infusion that I can think of, and the real treat is to eat the fruit, which absorbs a lot of the alcohol. One of my favorites is pineapple and coconut. I didn't think that the coconut would add much, but it did. Sat Oct 31 19:29:54 -0700 2009 3950426 50776 cheesemonger