Kiwi Color

Kiwi Color

A fruit Cocktail Infusion | Flavored Vodka Recipe | Infuse it all up

Watermelon, honeydew melon, strawberries, peaches and kiwi fruit - but you can add any fruit you want.

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Peel the kiwi, peaches and melons and chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Slice the strawberries.

Place all the fruit in a tall glass jar. It's nice if the jar has a spout, but not necessary. Don't pack the fruit, but fill the jar to the top. Pour good-quality vodka to the top of the jar. Screw the lid on tightly, give it a good shake and store in a dark place.

Check your infusion 24 hours later and every 24 hours after that, tasting it until it reaches the flavor you desire. Give it a good shake every day, too.

I infused my fruit cocktail vodka for 48 hours - I couldn't wait any longer. If your jar has a spout, you can simply pour your vodka from it. I strained mine through a kitchen strainer. It wasn't entirely clear but that didn't bother me. For clear vodka, strain it through a double layer of cheesecloth.

The vodka drew out the color of the watermelon and strawberry and ended up a pretty pale pink. I poured it over ice in a shaker, then drank it straight. It was fresh, fruity, slightly sweet with a dominant flavor of the watermelon. You can store the leftover vodka in the refrigerator or the freezer to preserve the freshness.

 

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Infusion tips • Wash all fruits thoroughly. You don't want pesticides or dirt in your infusion.

 

• Chop fibrous fruits, such as pineapple, peaches, melon and mango, into small chunks.

• Slice strawberries and citrus fruits.

• Leave blueberries, raspberries and blackberries whole.

• Never use canned fruits - the result isn't as good.

• As a rule, strong-flavored fruits and herbs or spices take less time to infuse vodka; softer, fibrous fruits take more time.

• Make citrus vodkas by infusing with the peel - not the fruit. Be aware that the peel is intense and the vodka will get bitter if infused too long.

• The most accurate method is to continually taste the infusion until it is right for you.

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