Blueberry Infused Vodka
This vibrant blueberry infused vodka is super easy to make and it tastes amazing in a cockail or over ice. It makes a great holiday gift. There is very little work involved in making blueberry-infused vodka. You just need time as it needs a few days to infuse.
Infusing spirits
Infusing spirits like vodka and gin with fruit is a great way to bring natural flavors and color. You can use fresh fruit or frozen too. It brings a light blueberry flavor and a beautiful color. It’s delicious simply served with lemonade or club soda over ice, or in a more fancy cocktail recipe (like a blueberry sage cocktail.)
What you’ll need
You only need 2 ingredients!
Fresh berries or frozen berries:Â In summer, ripe blueberries can be at their best, juicy and sweet, but in the cooler months, frozen blueberries will trump the fresh ones. Frozen blueberries are usually frozen at their peak ripeness and sweetness.
Instructions
- Rinse the blueberries and add them to a clean jar. Lightly crush them with the back of a spoon to help release the juices.
- Pour vodka over the top until the berries are fully covered. Seal the jar and leave it in a cool dark spot. Give it a gentle shake each day.
- After three to seven days, strain out the berries and pour the infused vodka into a clean bottle.
Straining the vodka
The total time needed for infusing depends on preference. After 3 days, taste the vodka, if infused to your liking it can be strained. If not, you can leave it up to a week to infuse it even more.
Balance a sieve over a bowl and strain out the blueberries. Pour the vodka into a clean bottle, one with an airtight seal. If you want it extra clear, use a coffee filter or muslin cloth to strain it through.
Variations
You can add in other flavors too! The type of fruit could be changed, or by adding extra flavors to the blueberries.
- Lemon – add a few slivers of lemon rind to make blueberry lemon vodka
- Herbs – Herbs go very well with blueberries. Try adding a few sprigs of rosemary, thyme or mint to the infusion.
- Spices – add a stick of cinnamon to the infusion or star anise.
- Other fruits – instead of blueberries, try vodka infusions with strawberries, feijoas, plums, raspberries or rhubarb to name a few.
Storage: The blueberry vodka can last in a sealed bottle or jar for up to 12 months in a cool dark space. If your room temperature is very warm it’s best stored in the refrigerator.
Blueberry Infused Vodka
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- 30 oz unflavored vodka
Instructions
- Add the blueberries to a large glass jar.
- Muddle the blueberries with a wooden spoon to break their skins. If you are using frozen blueberries, let them thaw a little first to make them easier to break.
- Pour vodka over the blueberries. Add on a sealed lid and give the jar a bit of a shake.
- For the next 3-7 days give the jar a daily little shake.
- After 3 days, taste the vodka, if infused to your liking it can be strained. If not, you can leave it up to a week to infuse it even more.
- Balance a sieve over a bowl and strain out the blueberries. Pour the vodka into a clean bottle and seal it.
Notes
Measurements
Both US customary and metric measurements are provided. Use the buttons on the recipe card to toggle between the two.Storage
The blueberry vodka can last in a sealed bottle or jar for up to 12 months in a cool dark space. If your room temperature is very warm it’s best stored in the refrigerator.Optional extras
Lemon – add a few slivers of lemon rind to make blueberry lemon vodkaHerbs – Herbs go very well with blueberries. Try adding a few sprigs of rosemary, thyme or mint to the infusion.
Spices – add a stick of cinnamon to the infusion or star anise.
