Fig Infused Vodka Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long should you infuse vodka? ›

Infusing involves steeping one or more ingredients in a distilled spirit to extract flavor. With its neutral taste, vodka is well suited to take on the flavors of various ingredients. While it's a simple process, infusing does take time (about 3 to 7 days).

This all-natural, small-batch, premium vodka has only two ingredients: dried figs and vodka. It's best enjoyed on the rocks or in easy and creative co*cktails.

Tips for Infusing Vodka to Perfection

Generally, it is best to use 1 cup of fruits or vegetables for every 3 cups of vodka. However, for whole herbs and spices, it would be best to adhere to a ratio of 2-to-3. (For example, for every 2 sprigs of rosemary or 2 sticks of cinnamon, use 3 cups of vodka.)

For example, if you are infusing your vodka with fruit, it is perfectly fine to let it sit in the fridge for a full week prior to serving. Your guests may even comment on how it tastes more like syrup than liquor.

Steeping for Too Long

It takes a lot less time than you might think for an ingredient to flavor a spirit. A longer infusion is not necessary going to taste better: Leave cardamom in rye too long and it'll blast your mouth out with bitterness.

Rum, bourbon, and brandy often compliment the flavor of spices and are popular spirits for flavor infusing. (Think spiced rum.) Don't feel limited to just hard liquor either. You can also infuse beverages like wine, sake, or soju with spices and herbs, although they may require longer infusion times.

With its rich, distinct texture and sweet, robust flavor, Figenza is an extremely versatile vodka.

Boukha (Tunisian Arabic: بوخة) is a distilled beverage produced from figs. It originated in the Tunisian Jewish community, where most of it is still produced.

In addition to being gluten-free, Black Fig is made without any fake ingredients — there are absolutely no artificial sugars, flavors, or colors. Naturally infused with dried California figs.

Soda water has no distinct flavor, so it's great for diluting your vodka, without messing with any of its flavors. Always top it off with a heavy squeeze of lime, and if you would prefer a bit of sweetness, we recommend a dash of simple syrup to round it out.

What type of vodka to use for infusion? ›

It is most important to avoid the really cheap vodkas if you are infusing your own. If you use lower-grade vodka, the bite from the alcohol will fight with the flavors that you want to shine through. A mid-level brand of vodka would be the best because it has a smoother taste.

An opened unflavored bottle of vodka is shelf-stable for about 10 to 20 years before the potency starts to break down with oxidation. This makes vodka a great option for well drinks. Flavored vodka has a shorter shelf life of around 3 months because the sugars in the liquid cause it to oxidize faster.

Infused spirits are best enjoyed within three months, but they will never go bad. See our co*cktail recipes for ideas on how to use your infused alcohol. Fill your infusion kit to the top with the spirit of your choice. (Make sure to fill all the way to the rim of the jar for maximum infusion volume.)

Simply put, vodka infusions are when you take vodka and infuse it with flavor. The process requires adding natural ingredients to a container along with the vodka and letting it sit, at least overnight.

More distillation does not mean a better vodka. In fact, we would say it's the opposite. GREY GOOSE® Vodka uses ingredients so premium that we choose to distill only once to maintain their character. Our single distillation process lets the finest soft winter wheat and spring water from France shine through.

The fermentation process for making vodka usually takes one to two weeks. When complete, the vodka maker strains away the solids, leaving only the liquid base. This results in an ethanol or ethyl alcohol product with about 16% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Some ingredients require as little as a half-day of infusion (for example, strong ingredients like jalapeños) while others (like fruit) you can keep infusing for up to a week. A good rule of thumb is 3 - 5 days, but you can always use your nose to help you decide.

Most unopened bottles of liquor can remain in storage indefinitely without impact on their flavor and potency if stored in the proper condition. Base liquors like whiskey, vodka, rum, brandy, gin, and tequila usually don't have a high enough sugar content in them to kickstart oxidation.