Strawberry Vodka

Strawberry Vodka! Now that sounds spectacular!

This little gem was making its way around Twitter about 2 weeks ago.

I first spotted it on David Lebovit’sz blog ~ living the sweet life in Paris.

I knew immediately I had to try it.

I followed the same direction as David, letting it sit for 5 days.

You will need a 2 pound clamshell of berries, 2 large jars and one 750 ml bottle of vodka.

I admit I grabbed the Absolut Vodka strictly for the nice clean bottle.

Now that I have tasted the finished product I do not think the type of vodka will affect the final flavor.

The strawberries are very pale so it is time to strain the fruit from the alcohol.

I used coffee filters to get a nice clean finished vodka.

Straight is nice on ice though I prefer it mixed with a splash of Club Soda.

The touch of sweetness from say 7 Up would be a nice addition.

The strawberry flavor is very prominent and it has a nice smooth finish.

Strawberry Vodka

Strawberry Vodka! Now that sounds spectacular!

This little gem was making its way around Twitter about 2 weeks ago.

I first spotted it on David Lebovitz’s blog ~ living the sweet life in Paris.

I knew immediately I had to try it.

I followed the same direction as David, letting mine sit for 5 days.

You will need a 2 pound clamshell of berries, 2 large jars and one 750 ml bottle of vodka.

I admit I grabbed the Absolut Vodka strictly for the nice clean bottle.

Now that I have tasted the finished product I do not think the type of vodka will affect the final flavor.

The strawberries are very pale so it is time to strain the fruit from the alcohol.

I used coffee filters to get a nice clean finished vodka.

Straight is nice on ice though I prefer it mixed with a splash of Club Soda.

The touch of sweetness from say 7 Up would be a nice addition.

The strawberry flavor is very prominent and it has a nice smooth finish.

Strawberry Vodka

8 Replies on “Strawberry Vodka”

Redawna says:

July 17, 2011 at 5:13 pm

lol Alan!

Ellen was the photographer for the cookbook shoot, I was referencing her *touch* of garnish for the drink!

I will have to look for that Firefly Vodka next time I am at the store.
This strawberry vodka is very good, much better then I had antisipated, it really took on all the qualities of the fresh berries!
If you have some extra stawberries give it a try, you will not be disappointed!

Thanks for stopping by!
Alan Cooke says:

July 17, 2011 at 5:03 pm

Looks awesome! needed some of that on the cruise 🙂 Have you tried Firefly Iced Tea Vodka or Lemonade? It’s great too!
I’ll do without the Ellen touch…that’s the ex’s name and I’ve had enough of that name for 2 lifetimes! lol 😉
Redawna says:

July 10, 2011 at 11:10 am

Funny now that I have my this recipe, I seen another for a blueberry infusion!
I bet cherry will be fantastic!
Have fun experimenting!
Sally - My Custard Pie says:

July 10, 2011 at 4:02 am

I’m going to experiment with some fruit vodkas when I’m back home. Cherries would be great I think. Like the step by step photos.
Redawna says:

July 8, 2011 at 8:01 pm

Hey Sue!!!

It is fantastic!
So much better then I had expected.
I can see this bottle not lasting too long.
If you like strawberries, give it a whirl!
You could use it in a lot of different applications!

Have a great weekend!
Thanks for stopping by!
Redawna says:

July 8, 2011 at 7:59 pm

You defintely need to try iy Kyle!
The worst part is straining it, use a colander if you have one and strain it into a big pot first.
It is so smooth, I am plesantly surprised at how good it is!

Thanks for stopping by!
Susan says:

July 8, 2011 at 7:54 pm

Looks awesome!!
KyleWith says:

July 8, 2011 at 7:49 pm

I’m sold! Seriously I am going to attempt at putting this together for next weekend. I have been looking for a new drink.