01-25-2008

strawberries.jpgStrawberry Vodka

4 Pints of Strawberries
1 Bottle (750ml) Vodka

Clean and hull the strawberries, then cut them in half with a paring knife. The better the vodka you use the better you finished product will be. Use at least 3 or 4 times distilled vodka. Add the Strawberries and the vodka into an infusion jar (a glass jar with an air tight lid). Let the vodka set in a cool dark place for about 1 week.Strain the vodka. Then strain it again through a coffee filter.

dried_chili.jpgChili Vodka

5 Long Dried Red Chilies
1 Bottle (750ml) Vodka

Split the red chilies long ways. Place the chilies and the vodka in an infusion jar and let the chilies set for about 2 weeks. Taste the vodka, still not hot enough? Add another chili and taste in a few days. Still not to your likings, repeat until it’s hot enough. Strain the vodka. Then strain it again through a coffee filter.

earl-grey-tea.jpgEarl Grey Infused Gin

1 Tbsp. Earl Grey Tea
1 Cup Gin

Combine the two ingredients and stir. Let sit for 2 hours.