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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Homemade Vanilla Extract

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
30245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the vanilla beans in the bottle of vodka and seal. Store in a cool, dark area such as a kitchen cabinet for 3 weeks, shaking the bottle every week. Three weeks is the minimum, store it 6 months for the best flavor. After using, replace with more vodka. The same beans will continue to flavor the vanilla for up to a year.

By RE_BEKAH

Door County Cherry Bounce

Door County Cherry Bounce

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
28392 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put cherries in a clean, 1-quart glass jar; add sugar. Fill the rest of the jar with vodka. Place lid on jar and shake. Cherries will float in the beginning and will settle in time.
  2. 2 Store jar in a cool, dark area for 1 to 4 months, shaking jar occasionally.

By Crockpot Kerry

Best Vodka Sauce

Best Vodka Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large saucepan over high heat until the surface is very hot; add minced garlic and sear until brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour vodka into the saucepan, taking care in case any flames ignite from the alcohol meeting the hot surface of the pan.
  4. 4 Quickly pour cream into pan to douse any flames and stir; add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley.
  5. 5 Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from heat, and rest sauce long enough to let herbs flavor the sauce, 5 to 10 minutes.

By J Lynn

Vodka Sauce

Vodka Sauce

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, combine vodka and red pepper flakes. Set aside for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper; sauté until prosciutto is evenly browned. Pour in vodka mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Crush Roma tomatoes and add to sauce with canned tomato sauce and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and cook for 2 more minutes.

By RACQUELLE

Pineapple-Infused Vodka

Pineapple-Infused Vodka

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
14410 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stack pineapple slices in a circle around the edges of a 2-quart wide-mouth glass jar, leaving the center open. Pour vodka into the jar so pineapple is completely covered. Seal the jar and store in a cool, dark place for 10 days.
  2. 2 Remove pineapple and strain vodka through a mesh strainer. Pour back into the jar. Seal and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

By sd061507

Homemade Vanilla

Homemade Vanilla

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
30245 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place vanilla beans in a glass bottle or jar with a lid; add vodka, making sure beans are submerged. Cover.
  2. 2 Store in a cool, dark place for about 3 weeks, shaking occasionally.

By GINGER P

Tito's Berry Lemonade

Tito's Berry Lemonade

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly muddle berries into a glass. Add Tito's Handmade Vodka, lemonade, and ice.
  2. 2 Stir and garnish with a strawberry or lemon slice.

By Tito's Handmade Vodka

Concord Cosmopolitan Martini

Concord Cosmopolitan Martini

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour vodka, Cointreau, and grape juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into chilled martini glasses to serve.

By NYPD K9 COP

Awesome Apple Martinis

Awesome Apple Martinis

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large cocktail shaker full of ice, combine apple schnapps, vodka, and apple juice; shake well to mix. Divide evenly between two martini glasses.

By Stacia Gowens

Dirty Martini

Dirty Martini

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir together vodka, dry vermouth, brine, and olives in a mixing glass. Pour into a glass or shaker with ice.
  3. 3 Serve on the rocks, or strain into chilled cocktail glasses.
  4. 4 Enjoy!

By SCOTT HOLLERN

Wenny's White Cake Shots

Wenny's White Cake Shots

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a shaker with ice. Pour vanilla-flavored vodka and hazelnut liqueur into shaker; cover the shaker and shake until chilled. Strain into 4 shot glasses.

By Saveur

Vodka Martini Cocktail

Vodka Martini Cocktail

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine vodka and dry vermouth in a cocktail mixing glass. Fill with ice and stir until chilled.
  3. 3 Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. 4 Garnish with three olives on a toothpick.

By Home Happy Hour

Berry Cordial

Berry Cordial

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
14822 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour sugar into a 1-quart jar; fill remaining space with berries, but do not pack down. Pour in vodka so berries completely covered; seal jar. Let the jar stand for 2 months, shaking jar every week; sugar should dissolve and vodka become colored.
  2. 2 Strain liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, then through a coffee filter to remove berries. Pour into pretty bottles. Drink as a cordial or to flavor lemonade or iced tea.

By Barbara Tantrum

Raspberry-Infused Vodka

Raspberry-Infused Vodka

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
7215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine vodka, raspberries, sugar, and water in a large, non-metallic container; press and muddle raspberries until incorporated into mixture. Set mixture aside at room temperature for 5 to 6 days, stirring for 10 to 15 minutes each day.
  2. 2 Strain mixture multiple times through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth until berries and seeds are removed and liquid is lighter in color.

By Lori Krol Rothfuss

Lemon Drop Shots

Lemon Drop Shots

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine vodka and lemon juice in a shot glass.
  3. 3 Sprinkle ½ teaspoon sugar on top.
  4. 4 Place remaining 2 teaspoons sugar on a small plate; dip lemon wedges in sugar.
  5. 5 Suck on a sugared lemon after drinking the shot.

By KATESWIFT