Vodka infusion

A vodka infusion is a flavored liquor created when vodka is flavored by one or more other ingredients. Vodka infusions may be homemade or purchased commercially; the latter are generally called flavored vodkas. By definition, vodka infusions do not contain added sugar; such beverages are called liqueurs.

Production

The extra ingredients are added to the vodka and it is left in a sealed container for a period of time to steep. This period can range from hours to months depending on the ingredients. After this period any solid additives are removed from the vodka and the infusion is then filtered to remove smaller particles. After this the vodka infusion can be left to age for a period of time to allow flavors to mature.

The art of creating a vodka infusion is knowing how long to leave the ingredients to steep. The different flavors will be infused into the alcohol at different rates and so it is important to know how long it will take for the right flavors to be infused and how long it will take before bad flavors begin to develop.

A vodka infusion is sometimes referred to as schnapps in North America, although the original schnapps of Central Europe are made in a different way.

Flavors

Numerous flavors of flavored vodka are commercially available, including lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, clementine, grapefruit, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, vanilla, blackcurrant, chili pepper, cherry, apple, cinnamon, coffee, chocolate, peach, pear, passion fruit, pomegranate, mango, banana, pineapple, coconut, mint, melon, rose, buffalo grass, and açaí.

ee also

*Flavored liquor
*Sloe gin

External links

* [http://www.danish-schnapps-recipes.com/schnapps-recipes.html Recipes for vodka infusions / Danish schnapps]