Easy. Bright. No overthinking. Just booze + fruit = bar magic.
Think berries in summer, apples in fall — easy infusion recipes that flex with the seasons and your mood swings.
SPRING: Strawberry-Basil Vodka
Light, sweet, and garden-fresh.
Great in: Lemonade cocktails, club soda, or a fruity Cosmo.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4–6 fresh basil leaves
- 750ml vodka
Instructions:
- Add strawberries and basil to a clean jar.
- Pour vodka over the top and seal.
- Infuse 3–4 days, shaking gently daily.
- Strain and store.
SUMMER: Peach Bourbon
Smooth, sultry, and Southern as hell.
Great in: Iced tea cocktails, Old Fashioneds, or solo on the porch.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced (no pit)
- 750ml bourbon
Instructions:
- Combine in a large mason jar.
- Infuse 4–5 days.
- Strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
- Bottle and keep cool.
FALL: Apple-Cinnamon Rum
Warm, cozy, and spiced just right.
Great in: Hot cider, spiked chai, or over vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients:
- 1 large apple, chopped
- 2 small cinnamon sticks
- 750ml gold or dark rum
Instructions:
- Add everything to a jar.
- Infuse for 5–7 days (check flavor daily).
- Strain and store.
WINTER: Cranberry-Orange Gin
Bright, bitter-sweet, and full of holiday cheer.
Great in: Gin & tonics, sparkling cocktails, or sipped neat.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, lightly smashed
- Zest of 1 orange
- 750ml gin
Instructions:
- Combine in a jar.
- Infuse 4–5 days.
- Strain with care — cranberries can cloud things, so use a coffee filter if needed.
STORAGE TIP:
All infusions last 1–2 months if stored in a cool, dark spot (or fridge for fruitier ones). Label your bottles with the date. You’ll thank yourself later.