Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
A delicious--and powerful--horseradish infused vodka. Good to sip ice cold with all sorts of snacks, we use it on Passover as one of the steps of the seder (blessing over the bitter herbs).
Grapefruit and lemon add a little bit of tart to balance out the could-be-too-flowery flavor of steeped elderflower blossoms, but whether you make infused simple syrup or your own liqueur, the flavor is bright, sweet summer all the way.
Local Minnesota Summercrisp Pears soaked in vodka for 3 months, results in a vodka with a pretty pink brown hue that tastes like pear heaven, sweat, floral and delicious. But you can make this easy infusion with any ripe pear you have on hand.
Candy corn is aplenty this time of year. Rather than letting the kids eat it all, make a batch of candy corn infused vodka. After a few hours it will be ready for you to enjoy on the rocks or in one of these candy corn vodka cocktails. Cheers!