Last Updated on August 30, 2023 by Deliciously Organic
One of my favorite ways to preserve the flavors of summer is by infusing spirits. Throw some berries in a jar, pour some vodka, rum, or gin overtop, let it sit for at least 3 days and you’re done – flavored spirits for the entire year!
You’ll find dozens of organic spirits on the market today, making it easier to stay away from GMO corn and other genetically engineered ingredients.
A few of my favorites are Ocean Vodka – made from organic sugar cane, Papagayo silver rum – made from organic sugar cane, Christiana Vodka – made from organic potatoes, 4 Copas tequila – made from organic agave, and Peak Spirits – who produce organic gin and brandy (their peach brandy doesn’t even contain extra sugars!).
I generally use about 1 cup of fruit to 2 cups of spirits. You can increase this ratio if you like a stronger flavor. After the spirits have been infused, the fruit is nice to eat with a bit of whipped cream or coconut cream.
Here are a few of my favorite combinations:
Cherries and rum
Blueberries and Gin
Strawberries and Vodka
Blackberries and tequila
Infused Vodka and Other Organic Spirits
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 days
- Category: Drink
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup berries
- 2 cups spirit of your choice
Instructions
- Place berries in a jar and cover with spirits. Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 3 days and up to a week. Remove fruit. Serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Makes about 3 cups
“for the entire year!” That made me giggle as much as when I see ideas for “leftover wine.” Lovely idea. I’ve done it with orange peels and lemon peels sweetened for homemade limoncello. The berries are so pretty! I wonder if fresh figs would work, a vendor at the farmers market always had the sweetest figs in summer.
Haha…I guess it depends on how much of it you drink. 🙂 I love the idea of figs! I must give that a try!
These look so delicious! I am so going to make these and also transition my spirits to organic- it never occurred to me that they might contain GMOs!
what a great way to preserve fresh berries. I’m so thirsty now!
I love this! Perfect for upcoming summer BBQs and even movie nights with the girls. Thanks, Carrie.
so vibrant, Carrie. Love this idea!
How easy! I will be doing this. Thanks, Carrie!
This is so much fun! The blueberry and gin combination is calling to me.
Love this! I was just thinking about making some infused Aquavit to celebrate Midsummer. These are great ideas for flavor combinations 🙂
I’ve had strawberry infused vodka. It makes for a great cocktail and it’s also a great gift!
I’m thinking bourbon and cherries will do the trick. Great idea!
Yum! I’m all for infusing vodka!
Raspberries and vodka is one of my favorites! I’m excited to try the blackberries and tequila next!
I agree Carrie, this is one of the easiest and most fun ways to celebrate the season’t best produce!
I love this Carrie- I have done big batches before summer parties before and it was always Raved over! So cute in the mason jars!
Yum! What a great idea! This would be great for summer entertaining! Cocktails or Martinis anyone? Much better than the chemical ridden mixers that are usually used for drinks.
So so simple! Faaaantastic, I can’t wait to make berry infused vodka!
Carrie, would peaches work also?
Peaches are a great idea!
Have you tried making insfued simple syrups? They’re yummy and easy and work really, really well with any leftover herb. My two favorites are a gin gimlet made with basil syrup, and then a salty dog made with rosemary.
What a great idea! I can’t wait to try this.
I like to zest grapefruit or other citrus and infuse that in the vodka. You get the taste of the fruit with virtually no waste.
Great idea!
Can you use frozen berries in the vodka
I haven’t tested it with frozen berries, but I don’t see why that wouldn’t work!