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Strawberry Vodka

Sep 27, 2023 by Lauren Pacek · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Homemade Strawberry Vodka is easy, delicious, and a beautiful way to make use of sweet strawberries. It's an excellent addition to cocktails!

Interested in more recipes for infused alcohol? My Raspberry Vodka and Cherry Vodka are other vibrant red options, while my Jalapeño Tequila is a tasty and spicy little number.

strawberry vodka in a nick and nora glass.
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  • 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
  • 💭 What is Strawberry Vodka?
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🔀 Substitutions or Variations
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 How to make Strawberry Vodka
  • ⚒️ How to use Strawberry Vodka
  • ❓ Recipe FAQs
  • 🔗 Other infused alcohol recipes
  • ✨ Recipe

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It's very easy to make. This recipe almost couldn't be easier; it's a pretty hands-off recipe!
You can use it in many cocktails. Use it in any cocktail that your heart desires!
It only requires two ingredients. Only two!

💭 What is Strawberry Vodka?

This strawberry vodka is a plain vodka that has been infused with the flavor and beautiful color of strawberries!

A number of commercially available brands of strawberry vodka exist, including, but not limited to: Smirnoff, Pinnacle, Effen, Beattie's, Svedka, etc.

Those store bought brands, while convenient, don't have the fresh flavor and gorgeous red color that this homemade strawberry vodka does!

📝 Ingredients

This recipe only needs TWO ingredients. They're pictured and discussed below. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

ingredients for making strawberry vodka.
  • Strawberries: You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries, according to your preference.
  • Vodka: When it comes to infusing vodka, you want to use something that is of good quality (like Smirnoff), but not necessarily something of very good quality (like Belvedere). Basically, you want to use something that you enjoy drinking, but you don't need to break the bank on something top shelf.

🔀 Substitutions or Variations

  • Use frozen berries. You can use fresh OR frozen berries for this recipe.

👩🏻‍🍳 How to make Strawberry Vodka

a mason jar full of sliced strawberries.
Step 1. Place the sliced strawberries in the container in which you'll be infusing.
a mason jar full of sliced strawberries and vodka.
Step 2. Add the vodka and seal the container. Keep it in a cool, dry place for 3-5 days, giving it a gentle swirl on occasion.
strawberries in a mesh strainer; the strawberries are pale in color.
Step 3. Once the vodka is done infusing, strain out the strawberries and discard them. Notice how they've lost a lot of their color - it's in the vodka now!
strawberry vodka in a nick and nora glass.
Step 4. Store the strained vodka in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature.

⚒️ How to use Strawberry Vodka

Strawberry Vodka is a lovely addition to a number of different cocktails. You could totally use it in my Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Cocktail to really amp up the strawberry flavor. Maybe use it in a Strawberry Vodka Martini?

❓ Recipe FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?

Yes! You can use frozen strawberries, if you prefer.

How long should I let the strawberries infuse into the vodka?

Allow the strawberries to infuse into the vodka for 3-5 days. You can taste it a bit along the way and stop whenever you're happy with it.

How long will this infused vodka keep?

It should keep well for about 6 weeks when stored at room temperature, and for about 3 months when stored in the fridge.

What kind of vodka should I use?

Use something that's good, but not too good. You don't need to use top shelf vodka, but you also don't want to use something that you wouldn't want to drink on its own.

🔗 Other infused alcohol recipes

Need more recipes for infused alcohol? Click on any of the photos below to go straight to the recipes!

  • a coupe glass with raspberry vodka.
    Raspberry Vodka
  • cherry vodka in a coupe glass.
    Cherry Vodka
  • a mason jar filled with silver tequila and sliced jalapeños
    Jalapeño Tequila
  • a glass dish with tall sides is filled with ice and has 4 shot glasses filled with limoncello; a hand is reaching in from the left and holds another shot glass with limoncello
    Sous Vide Limoncello

I'd love to know what you thought of this recipe! Don't forget to leave a comment and ⭐️ star rating below!

✨ Recipe

strawberry vodka in a nick and nora glass.

Strawberry Vodka

Lauren Pacek
Homemade Strawberry Vodka is easy, delicious, and a beautiful way to make use of sweet strawberries. It's an excellent addition to cocktails!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Infusion Time 4 days d
Total Time 4 days d 5 minutes mins
Course Infused Alcohols
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 119 kcal

Equipment

  • Bottle for infusing
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint strawberries
  • 750 mL vodka

Instructions
 

  • Wash, hull (if using fresh), and quarter the strawberries. Place them in the container that you'll use for infusing.
  • Add the vodka to the container. Store it in a cool, dry place for 3-5 days, giving the container a gently swirl every now and again.
  • Once the vodka has infused to your liking, strain the strawberries out and discard them.
  • Continue to store the vodka in a cool dry place for about 6 weeks or in the fridge for about 3 months.

Notes

  • 1 serving = 1.5 ounce shot of vodka
  • The photos in this post depict a half batch, whereas the recipe is written for a full batch.
  • Use whatever brand of vodka that you prefer. I like to use something that's good, but not great. There's no need to reach for the top shelf vodka here.
  • Use frozen or fresh strawberries, depending on what you prefer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.004gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

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