Infused Liquors: Three Ways

Infused Liquors: Three Ways

Ingredients

• For the Plum, Vanilla and Honey Bourbon
• 5 plums, cut in half and pitted
• 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 750 ml bourbon

• For the Mango, Coconut and Lime Tequila
• 1 cup dried mango
• 1/3 cup dried coconut flakes, toasted
• Peel from 1 lime
• 750 ml tequila

• For the Bacon and Habanero Chili Vodka
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and drained
• 1-2 habanero chili peppers, cut in half
• 750 ml vodka

Instructions

1. For the Plum, Vanilla and Honey Bourbon. Add all of the ingredients to a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Give it a shake and then store in your refrigerator for approximately 2 weeks. Give the jar a shake every day or every other day during this time. Strain the bourbon through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container. Then strain it a second time through a cheesecloth to remover smaller particles. Now it’s ready to be used or packaged into airtight containers for storage and/or gifting. Store in your refrigerator, or your freezer for longer periods.
2. For the Mango, Coconut and Lime Tequila. Add all of the ingredients to a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Give it a shake and then store in your refrigerator for approximately 2 weeks. Give the jar a shake every day or every other day during this time. Strain the tequila through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container. Then strain it a second time through a cheesecloth to remover smaller particles. Now it’s ready to be used or packaged into airtight containers for storage and/or gifting. Store in your refrigerator, or your freezer for longer periods.
3. For the Bacon and Habanero Chili Vodka. Add all of the ingredients to a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Use one chili for a less spicy vodka, or two chiles for a spicier infusion. Give it a shake and then store in your refrigerator for approximately 1 week. Give the jar a shake every day or every other day during this time. Strain the vodka through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container. Then strain it a second time through a cheesecloth to remover smaller particles. Place the strained vodka in your freezer for a couple hours. This step is important as it will enable you to remove as much of the bacon fat as possible. After a few hours in the freezer, immediately (don’t let it re-warm) strain the vodka through a cheesecloth into a clean bowl. Now it’s ready to be used or packaged into airtight containers for storage and/or gifting. Store in your refrigerator, or your freezer for longer periods.

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