Infusing Vodka

[AjaxLepinski]

Thanks to everyone for all your tips and suggestions! Here is a photo of my first batch of raspberry infused vodka in tribute to my grandfather, Toivo Silvennoinen. My grandfather turned me on to raspberry infused vodka in 1975 when I was 15 and he was 79. The old sailor/carpenter lived to be 86 and this was his secret to longevity. Forget diet and exercise - just add ice! He was a master carpenter and sailed for the Merchant Marines 3 months each year for over 40 years.

[Nick Danger]

Ajax:

Your infusion looks excellent, and I bet it tastes even better!

What a fine tribute to your grandfather. He sounds like a very wise man. I think "...just add ice" is the most excellent motto I've heard in recent history.

I wish you much success as you experiment with more infusions.

Nick

[MichaeltheRomanHistorian]

I'm not a vodka drinker but the limoncello idea seems fun and easy enough. I know it's not vodka but I liked the tea infusion idea, too. I had this cocktail with an Earl Grey infused gin and I've been thinking about making some myself. Thanks for the ideas on infusion times! You have saved me disappointment.

[Nick Danger]

So it's almost the end of raspberry season. I hit the local Farmer's Market today, and started two more batches. Since we all love pics here, this is a shot of my infusions after 12 hours. I went a bit crazy and used two pints of raspberries for each, and split a 1.75 liter bottle of vodka between the two jars:

[The_Infusor]

I have gotten into infusing various liquors, which I post about on my blog: http://boozefusion.blogspot.com/. I have made limoncello, and I recently started a "dirty vodka" infusion for making dirty vodka martinis. Here's a pic:



If you want the recipe, it is here: http://boozefusion.blogspot.com/2012...on-recipe.html