Infused Vodka

Not technically a brewing post but want to updated on a couple vodka infusions I worked on this summer. I made a cucumber-vodka and a jalapeno-vodka. In both cases, I purchased a 1.75 of Vodka and then added the fruit. A rather easy process.

Supplies:
-1.75 of Vodka
-Approximately 2 lbs of fruit
-Slicer or knife
-Plastic 2 gallon bucket with lid
-Strainer
-Funnel


Steps:
1 - Rinse and clean fruit
2 - Slice into 1/8" to 1/4" pieces
3 - Empty Vodka into bucket. Sterilize bucket prior to use
4 - Add sliced fruit and wait 5-7 days
5 - After waiting period, strain the contents of bucket back into the vodka. Make sure to sterilize vodka bottle prior to use.

Optional: Save the fruit in a mason jar for future use as a cocktail ingredient.