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    Homemade Infused Strawberry Vodka Liqueur

    Published: Mar 23, 2014 · Modified: Jan 18, 2022 by Marita · 8 Comments

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    Making this Infused Strawberry Vodka recipe is so much fun. There are so many ideas on how to use strawberry vodka. You can make cocktails with it, or have them as shots, enjoy it as a summer punch or simply gift them to friends. Infusing vodka with strawberries is my favourite way to preserve some of the deliciousness of strawberry season. In this post, I will show you how to make strawberry vodka and give you some recipes on how to use it.

    This post was featured on Huffington Post in 2014 under These 9 Quirky Wedding Ideas Are Perfect for the Alternative Bride.

    A mason jar on a white wooden surface. The background is grey. The jar is filled with red strawberries infused in vodka

    I made this strawberry infusion recipe for the first time for my wedding in 2013 in Germany. We prepared a seating chart, where we served strawberry flavoured vodka in shot glasses which had the table number stuck at the bottom of the glass. Now that I am older, I still make it but enjoy it as strawberry vodka lemonade – and reminisce on the fun I had with the shots.  

    How to make strawberry infused vodka

    Making strawberry vodka is super simple. You can use fresh strawberries for the vodka. However, I also tried it with frozen strawberries with similar success. 

    Equipment Needed 

    1. A large jar (one liter) or use an array of smaller jars. 
    2. 1 fine stray sieve 
    3. Bottles to give away as a gift (optional)

    Ingridients:

    • 75 ml/25 fl oz vodka
    • 500 g/ 17 oz strawberries (fresh or frozen)
    • 3 tablespoons white sugar

    Homemade Strawberry Vodka Recipe Steps 

    1. If using fresh strawberries wash, hull and quarter them. Add the strawberries into the jar and then pour the vodka on top. 
    Strawberries on a white chopping board In the middle is a knife with a black handle. Some of the strawberries are chopped up.
    1. Pour in the sugar in the jar and mix well with a spoon. 
    Strawberry Vodka in a Jar. The strawberries are red, the background grey and the jar stands on a white wooden background.
    1. Close the jar and leave the strawberry vodka to infuse in a cool dark place. I kept mine in the kitchen cupboard. (Within a few hours the vodka will absorb the colour of the strawberries. After a week the strawberries will appear almost white.)
    2. Leave to infuse for 7-10 days.
    3. After this time, strain the strawberries through a fine mesh sieve or cheese cloth. Capture the vodka and fill into a bottle or gift bottles as desired.

    How to use Homemade Strawberry Vodka? 

    Now it is time to use your homemade strawberry infused liqueur. Here are some ideas for mixers with strawberry vodka. From a simple strawberry and vodka cocktail to a punch to impress your guests.

    A glas with strawberry vodka lemonade on a white wooden background. On the rip of the glas is a strawberrz. In the background you can see a bowl of strawberries

    Strawberry Vodka Lemonade

    This is how I like to serve it on hot summer days. It is easy. I use the measurement ratio 1:3. So if you have a 180 ml/ 6 fl oz glass then add 90 ml/ 9 fl oz vodka and 120 ml/ 4 fl oz lemonade. 

    If you like you can add some fresh or frozen strawberries to the drink. If you are using frozen strawberries you can omit the ice cubes.

    Strawberry Vodka Punch 

    Preparing a strawberry vodka summer punch is a fun way of entertaining guests. One of my favourite recipes is strawberry vodka champagne punch. 

    Ingredients:

    • 750ml / 25 fl oz of vodka 
    • 750 ml 25 fl ozof  champagne or sparkling wine 
    • 2 litres/ 67 fl oz of lemonade. 
    • 500 g/ 17 oz of strawberries 
    • A handful of mint leaves.

    Strawberry Vodka Shots

    German Wedding Seating Plan with Vodka Shots

    These flavoured shots were one of the highlights of our German wedding. Months before we made the recipe and on the big day used these as our DIY seating chart. Just before the wedding meal, we set up a table with shot glasses. We prepared the shot glasses by sticking the names of our guests on them. At the bottom of the glass was their table number. It was so much fun. 

    You can read more about my wedding here. 

    PS. For those who did not want to drink vodka, we substitute it with some blueberry juice instead.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long can you infuse the strawberries in vodka?

    I would recommend infusing the strawberries for between 7-10 days. The longer they infuse the stronger the flavoror.

    Does Infused Strawberry Vodka need to be refrigerated?

    It does not hurt to refrigerate the vodka, but it is not necessary. The alcohol in the vodka will preserve the strawberries and prevent bacteria from growing. However, if the strawberries are not fully submerged in the vodka I would recommend storing it in the fridge. 

    How long will this strawberry flavoured vodka last? 

    The alcohol will sanitize and preserve the drink, so that it should last between 1- 2 years. After this time it will start to lose colour and flavour. 

    What do you do with the leftover vodka soaked fruit?

    If you don’t want to discard the leftover strawberries there are a lot of different ways you can use them. 

    • Puree the vodka soaked strawberries and then add some lemonade. This makes it a strawberry vodka slush. 
    • Eat the vodka infused strawberries with some ice cream
    • Puree the strawberries for a boozy Spaghetti Ice Cream
    • Or simply freeze them for later use.

    More strawberry recipes

    • German Strawberry Cake with Vanilla
    • Blitzkuchen - a cake recipe with frozen strawberries
    • Rote Grütze

    Did you try this recipe?

    Please leave a rating or make a comment below. I would love to hear from you. You can send me an e-mail or comment on Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest.

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    Homemade Infused Strawberry Vodka Liqueur

    Marita
    Easy recipe to make homemade infused strawberry vodka. This is a great gift, or delicious to use in strawberry vodka lemonade, strawberry vodka champagne punch or straight up as shots.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Infusing Time 7 d
    Total Time 7 d 10 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine German
    Servings 1 liter
    Calories 2032 kcal

    Equipment

    • A large jar (one liter) or use an array of smaller jars. 
    • 1 fine stray sieve 
    • Bottles to give away as a gift (optional)

    Ingredients
      

    • 750 ml vodka 25 fl oz
    • 500 g strawberries 17 oz / I tried both frozen and fresh and they both work well
    • 3 tablespoon white sugar

    Instructions
     

    • If using fresh strawberries wash, hull and quarter them. Add the strawberries into the jar and then pour the vodka on top. 
    • Pour in the sugar in the jar and mix well with a spoon. 
    • Close the jar and leave the strawberry vodka to infuse in a cool dark place. I kept mine in the kitchen cupboard. (Within a few hours the vodka will absorb the colour of the strawberries. After a week the strawberries will appear almost white.)
    • Leave to infuse for 7-10 days.
    • After this time, strain the strawberries through a fine mesh sieve or cheese cloth. Capture the vodka and fill into a bottle or gift bottles as desired.

    Notes

    Recipes with homemade strawberry vodka 

    Strawberry Vodka Lemonade

    This is how I like to serve it on hot summer days. It is easy. I use the measurement ratio 1:3. So if you have a 180 ml/ 6 fl oz glass then add 90 ml/ 9 fl oz vodka and 120 ml/ 4 fl oz lemonade. 
    If you like you can add some fresh or frozen strawberries to the drink. If you are using frozen strawberries you can omit the ice cubes.

    Strawberry Vodka Punch 

    Preparing a strawberry vodka summer punch is a fun way of entertaining guests. One of my favourite recipes is strawberry vodka champagne punch. 

    Ingredients:

    • 750ml / 25 fl oz of vodka 
    • 750 ml 25 fl ozof  champagne or sparkling wine 
    • 2 litres/ 67 fl oz of lemonade. 
    • 500 g/ 17 oz of strawberries 
    • A handful of mint leaves.

    Strawberry Vodka Shots 

    You can serve them straight up as shots. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2032kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 773mgFiber: 10gSugar: 60gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 294mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword homemade infused vodka, strawberry infused vodka, strawberry vodka
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    Comments

    1. Jeri

      August 05, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea you could infuse flavor into vodka... my friend would love this! I plan on making it this weekend!

      Reply
    2. Jeannie

      August 05, 2021 at 1:53 am

      5 stars
      Homemade vodka excites me! Thanks for this recipe. I do strawberry-infused with water but will have to try vodka, it sounds so good to me.

      Reply
    3. Kayla

      August 04, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This infused strawberry liquor was so delicious! I tried making the strawberry vodka lemonade and it was the perfect syrup for it!

      Reply
    4. Freya

      August 04, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      Oh wow, I never realised how easy it was to make your own infused vodka! I’m going to thinking what else I can use now!

      Reply
    5. Gregory Halpen

      August 04, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      I will have a glass of chilled infused strawberry vodka please! This looks so refreshing too!

      Reply
    6. MaryLou Costa

      March 23, 2014 at 9:06 pm

      These were yum! I read my first wedding magazine the other day and it was very weird, too many perfect weddings on show! Although I am slowly getting into blogs, I like Rock My Wedding which is nice for photography inspiration. I am trying not to get sucked into the wedding nightmare, I have a whole year to go! xx

      Reply
      • Marita

        March 23, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        Lol... I cannot wait to hear about all your ideas! Organizing a wedding makes you go a little crazy. I never understood that until I got engaged.

        Reply

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