Ginger-Infused Vodka
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
For a no-fuss sensation, give martinis and other cocktails a spicy flavor with vodka pepped up with fresh ginger.
Servings:
Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients
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1 4-inch-long piecefresh ginger, thinly sliced lengthwise, or 1/2 tsp. dried lavendersee savings
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1 750-ml bottlevodka (about 3 cups)see savings
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Directions
1.
Place ginger slices in a clean 1-quart jar. Using a wooden spoon, lightly crush ginger slices against the side of the jar. Add vodka.
2.
Cover jar tightly with a nonmetallic lid (or cover jar with plastic wrap and tightly seal with a metal lid). Let stand in the freezer for 4 days.
3.
Pour vodka through a fine mesh sieve to remove all solids. Return infused vodka to jar. Or to give as a gift, pour infused vodka into a decorative jar. Label and seal. Place jar in the freezer up to 3 months to store. Makes about 3 cups (24 1-ounce servings)
4.
Gingered Pineapple Martini: Combine 1-1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Ginger Vodka, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Shake with ice, strain, and serve in a martini glass. Per serving: 180 cal., 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat),0 mg chol., 3 mg sodium, 20 g carbo., 0 g fiber, 0 g pro. Daily Values: 0% vit. A, 21% vit. C, 2% calcium, 2% iron.
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Gingered Cape Cod: Combine 1-1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) Ginger Vodka, 1/3 cup cranberry juice, and 1/3 cup chilled carbonated water. Serve over ice. Per serving: 144 cal., 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat),0 mg chol., 19 mg sodium, 11 g carbo., 0 g fiber, 0 g pro. Daily Values: 0% vit. A, 59% vit. C, 1% calcium, 1% iron.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 65, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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