Homemade Infused Strawberry Vodka Liqueur

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.

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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. 

1. Pour in the sugar in the jar and mix well with a spoon. 

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.

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

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

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