Stawberry Vodka

During the summer, I make my infamous strawberry vodka. It is the first thing to run out at every party.  Everyone I know loves it and it is supper easy.  All you need is a little preplanning.



The Process….

(1) Get a 1 square gallon plastic container from Smart and Final. I get the spout at the bottom.

(2) Get a large flat of strawberries. You will need enough to fill the container.
(3) Wash the strawberries, cut off the stem and half them. Place the strawberries into the plastic container.

(4) After the container is filled with strawberries, add vodka.  Fill it all the way to the top. The higher quality of the vodka, the better it will taste.

(5) Let this mixture sit a room temperature for 3 to 4 weeks.

(6)  When you are ready to serve, I drain the vodka out of the plastic container (because the strawberries do not look so pretty anymore). I usually serve the strawberry vodka over ice with soda water or lemonade. If you are a big vodka drink, just serve it over the rocks.

Presentation
During the summer, Cost Plus carries large glass containers with a spout at the bottom. These containers are ideal for the presentation of this drink. I would recommend empting the finished product into the glass container and adding a fresh batch of strawberries and pinapple for presentation .  I usually place this strawberry vodka on a seperate table with an assortment of mixers, ice and glasses. 

Alternatives
I have also made this same drink with raspberries, oranges, watermelon and pineapple. As general rule of thumb, I only use the part of the fruit I would eat (ex. remove the peel from the orange).



People tend to underestimate the intoxication power of this drink so WATCH OUT.