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A bottle of strawberry infused vodka with fresh strawberrieson the table around the bottle.

Strawberry Tops Vodka Recipe

Get the most out of your strawberries. and use the leftover stawberry tops to make this bonus drink.
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Course Drinks
Cuisine British
Calories 598 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp knife or strawberry huller, or a straw!
  • Clean sterilised jar
  • A second clean sterilised jar or bottle to use after the 2 weeks of steeping.
  • Sieve, muslin, or coffee filter paper in a funnel to drain.

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup strawberry tops
  • 1 cup Vodka (or more to cover the tops)

Instructions
 

  • Wash and hull your strawberries.
  • Add the clean strawberry tops to a clean sterilised jar, and top up with the vodka to cover the strawberry tops. The amounts will vary depending on how much strawberry tops you have available. The amount of vidka has to cover the tops to prevent spoilage and facilitate the extraction of the flavour; dont be tempted to add too much vodka as this will just end up diulting the strawberry flavour too much.
  • Seal the jar well.
  • Store in a cool dark place for 2 weeks.
  • Stir or lightly shake the jar every 2-3 days.
  • After 2 weeks, drain the mixture through a sieve or muslin cloth or coffee filter paper into another clean sterilised jar or bottle.
  • Discard the strawberry tops.
  • You are then left with a pink-hued vodka with a hint of magic strawberry flavour.
  • This recipe can also be used with gin or any other favourite spirit that is able to host the strawberry flavour.

Notes

Flavour-enhancing options

 

  • Add a whole berry or two sliced into quarters to turn up the volume of the flavour and colour.
  • Add a bit of sugar and stir - this always seems to make the strawberry flavour stand out.
  • Add a dash of lemon for brightness.
  • Add some chopped herbs - in a small amount so as not to risk the herbs overtaking the strawberry flavour. Examples include basil or mint which work well with strawberries.
  • A bit more of an expensive option, but if you do have some complimentary flavoured vodka like vanilla vodka or apple vodka, you may want to use this instead of plain vodka.

 

Ways to enjoy your strawberry tops vodka creation

    • Drink it straight over ice.
    • Add a tablespoon (or two) to your next batch of strawberry jam to boost the strawberry flavour.
    • Add some to your adults-only fruit salad or fruit punch.
    • And of course, use it in your favourite cocktails for that true hint of summer.
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Nutrition

Calories: 598kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutritional Disclaimer

All nutritional information is an estimate only, based on third-party calculations derived from an online nutritional calculator, Spoonacular API. The data provided is a courtesy and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients and brands you use, your measuring methods and portion sizes. For accurate results, we recommend that you calculate the nutritional information yourself, using a preferred nutritional calculator or advice from a nutritionist, based on your ingredients and individual processes.

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