Infused Vodka & Gin Recipe

Flavor your gin and vodka with the freshest favors of the season and take your cocktails to the next level with these simple infusion recipes. Perfect for home bartending — or including on restuarant to-go beverage kits — lively flavors add just the right addition to your liquor cabinet. And make amazing housewarming and hostess gifts, too.

Ingredients

1 grapefruit
2 rosemary sprigs
750 ml bottle of vodka or gin

1 lemon
2 lemongrass stalks
750 ml bottle of vodka or gin

1 cucumber
4 basil leaves
750 ml bottle of vodka or gin

Tools

Peeler (E5602)
Bamboo Bar Board (HB885)
FirmGrip Paring Knife (E5618)
Resealable Glass Jar (RGC34)

Directions

Grapefruit & Rosemary Infusion: Peel the grapefruit rind (avoiding the white pith) and place into a glass container with 2 sprigs of rosemary. Fill with your choice of vodka or gin.

Lemon & Lemongrass infusion: Peel the lemon rind (avoid the white pith) and place into a glass container with 2 lemongrass stalks. Fill with your choice of vodka or gin.

Cucumber & Basil Infusion: Peel, slice and seed the cucumber and place into a glass container with 4 basil leaves. Fill with your choice of vodka or gin.

Let your infusions sit for 36-72 hours. Strain when the infusion has reached the desired flavor; into a fresh bottle or jar. Enjoy with friends at your next cocktail night.

Cheers!