This post isn't a recipe necessarily but rather liquor ideas because liquor is tasty and makes your organs happy (or at least numb so you think you're happy).
I came across the idea of infusing liquor about 2 months ago at my big sister, Monica's birthday party. One of her friends made her infused vodkas. One was a citrus and the other green chile. I thought these were both great ideas but I wanted to change up the approach.
Rosemary-Mint infused vodka
1 C (or however much you want to infuse) vodka (we used Blue Star American vodka because someone at Total Wine suggested it)
1 sprig Rosemary, intact
2 mint leaves
This recipe couldn't be simpler: place Rosemary and mint in a mason jar, cover with vodka.
Place in freezer for at least 3 hours.
Yeah, it's really that simple.
We used this delicious infused vodka in my adaptation of a summer lemonade.
Summer Lemonade
1 can frozen lemonade concentrate, partially thawed
1 bottle beer (whatever you'd like to use. I've used both Alaskan Summer Ale and Moosehead Lager)
1 1/2 C infused vodka
2-3 C water
In a 2L pitcher, combine lemonade concentrate, beer and vodka. Fill pitcher with water.
This summer drink is dangerous because it's so refreshing and delicious you forget that you're drinking an awful lot of alcohol, but believe me it's so fabulous and worth the risk of ending up under the table.
Jalapeño Tequila
1 C (or however much you want) tequila (I used Sauza Silver because it was sitting in my freezer)
1 jalapeño, whole
Slice jalapeño down the middle and remove the seeds and the ribs (these are the super spicy parts).
Place your newly de-seeded jalapeño in a mason jar and cover with tequila.
Place in freezer for 3+ hours. Remove jalapeños after 1 day because you don't want it getting too spicy.
Enjoy this tequila in a margarita for a delicious peppery adaptation!
Hope you like these ideas, readers! And remember to always drink responsibly. And remember in this country the legal drinking age is 21.
Nice disclaimer :P
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