Ginger-Infused Vodka

GINGER-INFUSED VODKA is a treat, especially when one is in the mood for an icy vodka straight up or on the rocks. It’s a spicy-strong vodka alternative. Prepare it a few days in advance with a lemon peel, refrigerate, and your work is done when the occasion arrives.

Requirements: 1.5 cups vodka, 1/3 cup sliced ginger (4-5 inches), lemon peel, 1 pint jar with lid

Peel 4-5 inches of a fresh ginger root using a spoon. Wash and slice the ginger into quarter-inch pieces and put into a 1-pint jar container. Add 1.5 cups of vodka and a lemon peel to the jar, cover, and shake. Store the sealed container in a cool, dark place for 5 days, shaking occasionally. After 5-7 days, pour the vodka through a strainer and discard the ginger solids. Return the strained, infused vodka to a clean bottle or suitable container with a lid. Store the infused vodka in the refrigerator or freezer for up to 1 month.

Comments: You can buy ginger vodka in a store, but it will never be the same quality as when you infuse it with fresh ginger yourself. There’s no need to use upper-shelf vodka for the ginger infusion. Also, I find that ginger vodka helps digest a heavy meal, or might even stimulate your appetite. A Ginger Cosmo is a nice diversion from the regular Cosmo if you want some extra taste and spiciness from a ginger-infused vodka.

Cocktails with Ginger:

Ginger Cosmo — https://keetscocktails.com/ginger-cosmo-martini/

Cranberry Moscow Mule — https://keetscocktails.com/cranberry-moscow-mule-2/

Nordig Lykke — https://keetscocktails.com/nordlig-lykke/

Gin Buck —https://keetscocktails.com/gin-buck/

What’s Up Doc — https://keetscocktails.com/whats-up-doc-2/

Mezcal Mule — https://keetscocktails.com/mezcal-mule/