Written by The Realistic Housewife
So, I started making some infused vodkas and I decided it was time to unleash the Bloody Mary flavored vodka I made. It didn’t need as much time as the other infusions since it’s on the spicy side and, well, I’m not very patient anyway.
This is a perfect way to use up the abundance in your garden, you just can’t beat fresh tomatoes, basil, cilantro and peppers. You can easily adapt this Bloody Mary Infused Vodka to suit what is in your own garden, as well. Any fresh herbs would suit this well. So, ditch canning salsa for next month and break out a bottle of vodka instead!
You Will Need:
- Mason Jar
- Cutting Board
- Large Knife
- Strainer
Ingredients:
- 3 Large Tomatoes (ed. note: fresh from your or your friend’s garden is best. Conventional hot-house tomatoes are pretty watery and flavorless.)
- 2 Cayenne Peppers (or any chili peppers) (ed. note: there’s a lot of potential to ruin this if you go with something too spicy. Maybe start mild with a jalapeno and step up to the hard, habanero-y stuff)
- Handful of Peppercorns
- Handful of Basil
- Handful of Cilantro
- A Few Shakes of Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 Cloves of Garlic
- 750 ml Good (Enough) Quality Vodka (ed. note: “good enough” quality vodka? I mean, yeah, sure, you’re flavoring it yourself, but let’s not cheap out too much, huh?)
Instructions:
- Wash everything
- Quarter tomatoes
- Place all ingredients in the jar and add vodka to cover
- Store out of direct sunlight for 3-5 days, give it a shake here and there
- Strain
Easiest thing in the world. So worth it. All you have to do is add the tomato juice and maybe a shake or two of Worcestershire Sauce.
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Oh my! This sounds amazing! I happen to love Bloody Marys and can’t wait to try this!
The Realistic Housewife said:
Let me know how it goes! I like having all the flavor in one shot, but have been tempted to make a single-ingredient infusion for bloody marys. Thinking cucumber or a certain kind of pepper.
Becki Pyatt said:
Holy cannoli! This recipe is what i have been searching for!! Thank you! Cannot wait to try this. Hurry up and grow, garden!
The Realistic Housewife said:
Awesome! And, seriously, we haven’t gotten to plant or anything. Last year I had stuff in by now. I have some work to do, though, because we just moved. Can’t wait for a plethora of tomatoes! I used all of the discarded stuff to make a vodka sauce for pasta last time, too. So good.
Rebecca said:
This is brilliant. I have mine infusing on the counter right now and got Garden Patch juice today to take on our camping trip. And I will also make vodka sauce, as you suggested. I am super excited!
The Realistic Housewife said:
I wanna go camping now! And, for the vodka sauce, you just have to let it cook down pretty good – I added extra mashed tomatoes, too.
Spread Brinery said:
Can this recipe be processed with the pressure canner?
The Realistic Housewife said:
My first thought is no – I think since you would be boiling the alcohol the alcohol would no longer be, well alcoholic. If you sterilize your cans and lids before pouring in the strained infusion, you should be good to keep it for months in a cool, dark place (doesn’t have to be the fridge, but why not?). I’ve heard 3 months to years with 80 proof liquor. I’d worry most about keeping the jars sealed between use, as oxidation would be your only enemy.
Erika M said:
I made this for family members at Christmas last year. Everyone LOVED it. The recipe is no longer here and I promised to make it again! Help! I’ve tried it in two browsers and on my phone and nothing shows up. :/
The Realistic Housewife said:
I’m so sorry! The plug-in I was using made everything disappear and I haven’t had a chance to go through every post and replace. Thank you for letting me know!