Description
This Peach Infused Vodka is a delicious, summery spirit that couldn't be easier to make! It elevates any summer cocktail, but we especially love adding it to a simple, 3-ingredient peach ginger fizz.
Ingredients
For the vodka:
- 3-4 cups sliced peaches
- 750ml vodka
For the cocktail:
- 2 oz peach infused vodka
- 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 oz Q GINGER BEER
- For garnish: fresh peach slices
Instructions
For the vodka:
- Fill a large (1 liter+) jar with sliced peaches. Cover fully with vodka, making sure the peaches are fully submerged.
- Let sit in a cool, dark place for at least 3 days, or up to a week.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve. To extract maximum flavor, squeeze the peaches through cheesecloth into the vodka to squeeze out any excess moisture.
For the cocktail:
- To make the cocktail, fill a glass with ice.
- Add in the peach infused vodka, freshly squeezed lemon juice and ginger beer to top it off. Stir gently. Optional: top with peach slices for garnish.
Notes
Leftover peaches: We always get asked if you can use the vodka-infused peaches in another recipe, and to be honest, you probably won't want to. All of the flavor from the peaches transfers to the vodka, so they end up tasting like pure alcohol. We prefer to just squeeze any excess liquid from the peaches and then discard the scraps.
Storage: While the peach vodka is infusing, you can keep it stored in a cool, dark place (room temperature). As long as the peaches are fully submerged in alcohol, you don't have to worry about any mold growth. Don't stress if the upper layer of peaches start to brown a bit – it's just from oxidation.
After straining the vodka, you can keep the vodka stored at room temperature. It should technically last indefinitely, but if it develops any strange odors or colors (or if there is mold growth, discard. You can also keep it stashed in the fridge or freezer if you prefer your vodka chilled.
Alcohol substitutions: If you're not a fan of vodka, peaches also pair really well with bourbon, tequila and gin. You can technically also make this with a zero-proof vodka alternative, but you will have to keep it stored in the refrigerator, and once strained, the shelf life (in fridge) will not be as long.
Nutrition information below is an estimate and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 3 days
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Infusing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 10.9 g
- Sodium: 6.5 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 0.4 g