Fig Infused Vodka Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the ratio for infused vodka? ›

Tips for Infusing Vodka to Perfection

Generally, it is best to use 1 cup of fruits or vegetables for every 3 cups of vodka. However, for whole herbs and spices, it would be best to adhere to a ratio of 2-to-3. (For example, for every 2 sprigs of rosemary or 2 sticks of cinnamon, use 3 cups of vodka.)

Infusing involves steeping one or more ingredients in a distilled spirit to extract flavor. With its neutral taste, vodka is well suited to take on the flavors of various ingredients. While it's a simple process, infusing does take time (about 3 to 7 days).

Figenza Fig Vodka - 1 oz. Blood Orange Juice - Top with Sparkling Wine Serve in a Champagne flute and garnish with a blood orange slice. - 2 oz. Figenza Fig Vodka - Muddled Cucumbers & Mint - Fresh Lemon Juice - Splash of Club Soda & Sprite Serve on the rocks.

This is also perfect for when you're not in the mood for a big preserving project, but want a quick way to make sure that handful of juicy berries, plump purple figs, or last peaches doesn't go to waste. Because a bottle of jewel-colored, summer fruit-infused vodka will never go to waste. Trust me on this.

Strain your infusion using a fine mesh strainer.

Infused spirits are best enjoyed within three months, but they will never go bad. See our co*cktail recipes for ideas on how to use your infused alcohol.

Any herbs, spices and fruits (and even vegetables!) can make for good vodka infusion flavors. Some popular options to infuse vodka with are cucumber, watermelon, jalapeño, rosemary, and cranberry. These ingredients can add flavor to your vodka and enhance the overall drink.

Steeping for Too Long

It takes a lot less time than you might think for an ingredient to flavor a spirit. A longer infusion is not necessary going to taste better: Leave cardamom in rye too long and it'll blast your mouth out with bitterness.

As a good general rule, you should infuse your liquor for three to five days prior to serving it. However, there are exceptions. For example, if you are infusing your vodka with fruit, it is perfectly fine to let it sit in the fridge for a full week prior to serving.

A Note on Infusion Containers

As Chris does in the video, you can use a beverage server, but we find that Mason jars or other similar glass jars or sealable glass containers work best. Whatever you choose, make sure you have a really clean container– especially if you're reusing something like a pasta sauce jar.

31% ALC. BY VOL. Figenza is made with hand-picked Mediterranean figs from Greece and Turkey. Figenza is gluten-free ultra premium vodka, six-times distilled and 31% alcohol by volume.

What does Figenza vodka taste like? ›

With its rich, distinct texture and sweet, robust flavor, Figenza is an extremely versatile vodka.

This all-natural, small-batch, premium vodka has only two ingredients: dried figs and vodka. It's best enjoyed on the rocks or in easy and creative co*cktails. We like to keep things simple. You'll know why when you taste it.

Sugar added to alcohol after fermentation in the form of fruit juices, soft drinks, or a sugar rim won't make the alcohol stronger. In fact, the sugar in these drinks may actually slow down the absorption rates of alcohol because your body has something extra (the sugar) to metabolize.

Fresh citrus juices, such as lemon, lime, and orange, are classic mixers that pair harmoniously with vodka. The zesty and tangy flavors of citrus juices complement the clean profile of vodka, resulting in refreshing and invigorating co*cktails.

Vodka made with perishable items, like fresh fruit or herbs, should be stored in the fridge. If you used shelf-stable items like dried spices or dried fruit, the vodka can be stored at room temperature.

Use strained orange juice for a clean taste or leave the pulp in to give your drink a little texture. Although you can use any ratio of orange juice to vodka, start with 2 fluid ounces (59 ml) of vodka to 6 fluid ounces (180 ml) of orange juice.

For example, if a vodka bottle is labeled as 40% ABV, it means that 40% of the total volume comes from ethanol (C2H5OH), and the remaining 60% is water.

First, take a plastic gallon jug of water and drink (or pour out) half of it. Then, refill with liquor, typically vodka. The quantity can vary, but many recipes opt for a fifth—approximately 16 shots—of alcohol.

Smirnoff Infusions Rasberry, Passion Fruit & Lime 30% ABV - 750ml.