Flavored Vodka

• annokset: 12 oz

Ainekset

1-1/2 cups vodka

Add-ins (see directions)

Ohjeet

Making your own infusions lets you customize your cocktails. Try one of these combos, or experiment with other flavors.

Put 1½ cups vodka plus add-ins in an airtight jar and keep in a cool, dark place for a few days, shaking occasionally.

Strain before using or storing, up to 1 month at room temperature or 2 months in the freezer.

1. BEET AND HORSERADISH: ½ small beet, sliced + 3 thin slices peeled fresh horseradish

2. CHESTNUT AND DRIED FRUIT: 1 peeled roasted chestnut + ¼ cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, apricots, prunes)

3. STAR ANISE, DRIED CHILE, AND CARDAMOM: 1 star anise + 1 dried chile de árbol + 2 cardamom pods

4. FENNEL AND LEMON: 2 sprigs fennel fronds + 2 thin lemon slices

5. GRAPEFRUIT ZEST AND CORIANDER: 2 strips grapefruit zest + 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and coarsely ground

6. CELERY AND BAY LEAF: ½ celery stalk + 2 celery leaves + 1 dried bay leaf

7. COFFEE BEAN AND HAZELNUT: 4 coffee beans + 2 tablespoons toasted hazelnuts

Muistiinpanot

Idea and recipe from Martha Stewart