Liquor Infusions

Infusing alcohol at home with fruits and herbs is a simple yet creative way to elevate your cocktail game and impress guests with unique flavors. Fresh ingredients like strawberries, peaches, cherries, blueberries, mint, lime, and grapefruit offer vibrant notes that enhance everything from vodka to tequila.

By steeping these natural ingredients in your liquor of choice, you create a personalized blend that’s both delicious and free of artificial flavors or added sugars. It’s also a great way to use seasonal produce and explore combinations that aren’t available in store-bought spirits.

The most popular base spirits for infusions are vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, and tequila. Vodka is an especially easy base spirit to use because of its neutral flavor, allowing the fruits and herbs to really shine. Homemade liquor infusions are a great way to put your own twist on cocktail recipes with minimal additional effort.

All you need to get started are a few basic tools: a large mason jar or airtight glass container, a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth and/or coffee filter, and a funnel. Simply combine your ingredients with the spirit, let them sit in a cool, dark place for a few days to a week, then strain and bottle.

Once your infused alcohol is ready, the possibilities are endless. Use your strawberry vodka to create a refreshing spritzer with soda water and lime, or turn your peach bourbon into a standout Old Fashioned. Grapefruit tequila makes a delicious Paloma, while cherry vodka adds a twist to a classic vodka sour.

A homemade infusion also makes the perfect gift —just place them in a glass jar and label them for a personal, handmade touch. (See this post on homemade cocktail kits.) Whether you're experimenting for fun or hosting a cocktail night, homemade liquor infusions add depth, creativity, and unexpected flavors to your home bar.

Infused Liquor Recipes