The Ultimate 3-Step Homemade Lavender Vodka Recipe
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There is a massive difference between a cocktail that feels heavy and one that feels entirely refreshing. One of the absolute best ways to upgrade your drink menu for spring and summer is with lavender-infused vodka.
By using high-quality, Organic Culinary Lavender Buds and controlling your steep time, you get a clean, crisp, and beautifully floral spirit that pairs perfectly with citrus and bubbles.
Below is our foolproof guide to crafting a custom botanical batch at home this weekend.
Prep Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Infusion Time: 3 to 5 days
- Yield: 1 bottle (750 mL)
Ingredients & Tools
- 3 Tablespoons of our premium Organic Culinary Lavender Buds
- 1 Bottle (750 mL) of mid-tier, neutral 80-proof vodka
- 1 Clean glass jar with an airtight lid
- 1 Paper coffee filter or fine-mesh sieve
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| STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS |
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| 1. COMBINE | Pour your vodka into a clean glass mason jar. Drop |
| | in the dried lavender buds (gently bruised to release |
| | their natural oils). |
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| 2. STEEP | Seal tightly. Store in a dark pantry for 3 to 5 days. |
| | Give the jar a quick shake once a day. |
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| 3. STRAIN | Taste on day 3. Once it hits a clean floral peak, |
| | pour through a coffee filter to stop the steep. |
| | Bottle and enjoy! |
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Chef's Note: Do not steep your botanicals for more than 5 days. Leaving the buds in too long extracts heavy tannins, resulting in a bitter, medicinal aftertaste.