How to Make Blueberry Infused Vodka

Use fresh, ripe blueberries for the best possible flavor.

Blueberry-infused vodka is very simple to make, and it can be used in a variety of cocktails. When mixed into a vodka martini or screwdriver, blueberry-infused vodka adds a gentle, delicate flavor to an old standard. Blueberry-infused vodka can also be used to create your own unique drinks and used in marinades for red meat.

Things You'll Need

• 3 cups blueberries, washed and halved
• Large pitcher with top
• 750 mL vodka
• Reusable coffee filter
• Clean 750 mL bottle
• Paper or plastic label
• Waterproof marker

Instructions

1. Put the washed and halved blueberries in a large pitcher and cover them with 750 mL vodka. This recipe makes 750 mL of blueberry-infused vodka.

2. Cover the pitcher and store the infusing vodka in a cool, dark place for three weeks. Shake the pitcher three to four times per week to recombine the blueberries and vodka.

3. Strain the infused vodka through a reusable coffee filter, catching the vodka in a clean 750 mL bottle. Discard the blueberries skins.

4. Place a paper or plastic label on the bottle. Date the bottle and identify it as blueberry-infused vodka with a waterproof marker.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want a more intense blueberry flavor and color, let the vodka infuse for 45 days before straining.

• Discard the infused vodka after one year, as it has lost most of its flavor by then anyway.

References

• "The Bartender's Best Friend"; Mardee Regan; 2002

Resources

• DrinksMixer.com: Drink Recipes and Tips
• All Recipes: Drink Recipes