Infusion

We are on a tight liquor budget. So for our wedding we are going to try something new. We are going to have two signature drinks made with our homemade infused vodka. Since we have some time before the wedding we are going to test out some recipes now. I am really excited!

Basic Infusion Guidelines
1. Use a clean, large (at least 1.5-liter) glass container with an airtight lid for your infusion.
2. Start with a 750-ml bottle of good-quality vodka, and use fresh spices, herbs, or ripe fruit; the average yield will be about 3 cups.
3. Save your original bottle; you will need it to strain the infused mixture into.
4. Infusion times vary depending on the ingredient. Strong flavors like lemon take less time to steep (24 to 48 hours), while milder flavors such as raspberry or pineapple may take 1 to 2 weeks to fully infuse.
5. Some ingredients may break down as they stand, requiring the infusion to be strained through a wire-mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
6. Infusions are best stored in the refrigerator; chilling helps preserve the flavors longer than if kept at room temperature.

The infusion jars will also act as decor on the bar. Our plan is to purchase large, clear, glass infusion jars which run $50-$100 each. To personalize the jars we'll add a P, for Pisciotta, of course. This can be done very easily with a glass etching stencil.