Raspberry Vodka Food

RASPBERRY-INFUSED VODKA

Steps:

• Combine vodka, raspberries, sugar, and water in a large, non-metallic container. Press and muddle raspberries until incorporated into the mixture. Allow mixture to sit, stirring for 10 to 15 minutes each day, for 5 to 6 days.
• Strain mixture multiple times through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth until berries and seeds are removed and liquid is lighter in color.

RASPBERRY INFUSED VODKA

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vodka with the raspberries. Close the jar tightly and let stand at room temperature for 2 weeks. Strain the vodka through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the solids. Strain the vodka a second time through a coffee filter into a clean jar and refrigerate for up to 3 months.

RASPBERRY VODKA GIMLET

Steps:

• Squeeze a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Pour some sugar onto a paper napkin and dip the rim in the sugar. Squeeze some more lime juice in the glass and leave the wedge for garnish. Separately, shake 6 oz. of raspberry vodka and 1 oz. of sweetened lime juice over ice. Pour mixture into the glass to serve.

HOMEMADE RASPBERRY VODKA

Steps:

• Sterilise a 1.5 litre preserving jar (see tip, left). Tip the raspberries, sugar and vanilla into the jar.
• Pour half the vodka into the jar. Seal the lid, then turn the jar upside down and give it a good shake to evenly distribute the sugar. Remove the lid and add the remaining vodka.
• Ensure the jar is sealed and store in a cool dark place, turning/shaking once a day for the first week. After 2-3 weeks you can strain the vodka through a sieve lined with coffee filter papers or a clean kitchen cloth. Pour the vodka back into mini bottles and label. The vodka will keep its pink colour for a few months, but will be drinkable for 2 years.

RASPBERRY VODKA

Steps:

• Place raspberries in strainer set over large bowl. Let stand 10 minutes (do not mash berries). Transfer juice to medium saucepan. Add sugar to juice; stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in vodka. Pour vodka mixture into 6-cup jar or bottle. Add strained berries.
• Cut peel from orange. Cut white pith from peel; discard. Cut peel into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Add peel to vodka. Seal lid on container. Chill vodka at least 4 days and up to 3 months.