One of the things I love about the spring months is being able to make this cherry infused vodka recipe. Vodka infused with real fruit and not just flavoring is so much better not only because it’s natural, but because you know exactly what is in it!
Have you ever infused liquor? If you haven’t, then you really should! It’s easy and the results are outstanding.
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How easy is infusing vodka with real fruit?
You be the judge:
- Cut up the cherries
- Place them in a jar
- Pour liquor over the cherries
- Cap the jar
- Put it in the refrigerator
Is there anything hard about making Cherry Infused Vodka?
Yes. It is extremely hard to wait the week it takes to properly infuse the vodka.
Can you eat the cherries after they’ve infused the vodka?
No.
Don’t do it, unless all you want to taste is liquor. The cherry flavor leeches out of the fruit and melds with the vodka. I admit, I always try to eat one just because I wonder if this time it will be different. But alas, it isn’t. So do as I say, not as I do and toss the fruit once you fish it out of vodka.
Tips for making Cherry Infused Vodka:
- You can either use a mid level vodka like Ketel One or vodka that is of higher quality like Grey Goose. I wouldn’t use anything below mid level because you want the best tasting finished product.
- You can make a bigger batch by using more cherries and a bigger jar.
- Make sure the cherries you use are firm and not too ripe.
On to the Cherry Infused Vodka Recipe
Step one
Gather the ingredients – cherries, a cherry pitter and some Ketel One vodka!
Step two
Wash the cherries, take the stems off and take the pits out. Also, cut the cherries in half and place them in the Ball jar.
Step three
Pour the vodka over the cherries, making sure they are covered.
Step four
Cap the jar of cherries and place it in the refrigerator. Now it is just a waiting game! Let the jar of cherry infused vodka sit in the refrigerator for one week.
Here is the jar after that long, long, long week.
See how the cherries have lost their dark red color? That’s why I said earlier not to eat them. After a week soaked in alcohol, they are no longer flavorful. It shows!
The Vodka is Ready
Step five
Fish the cherries out of the vodka and toss them in the trash. You may want to weep a little over the loss of this delicious fruit – cherries are my favorite! – but you will perk up when you remember that the cherry infused vodka has all the flavor now!
As you can see, it doesn’t make a ton of vodka, but you will get at least three, if not four, drinks out of it.
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I hope you enjoyed this cherry infused vodka recipe! If you’ve ever infused spirits with fruit, leave me a comment to let me know how it turned out.
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This cherry infused vodka is so tasty because you use real fruit and not artificial flavors!
- 2 cups cherries washed, pitted and sliced in half
- 1.5 cups vodka
- Ball Jar
- cherry pitter
Add cherries in Ball jar
Add vodka
Cover jar and place in refrigerator for a week
Fish cherries out of the vodka and throw them away
Make a drink
Enjoy
Tips for making Cherry Infused Vodka:
- You can either use a mid level vodka like Ketel One or vodka that is of higher quality like Grey Goose. Â I wouldn't use anything below mid level because you want the best tasting product
- You can make a bigger batch by using more cherries and a bigger jar
- Make sure the cherries you use are firm and not too ripe
I would love to have a bottle of this natural flavored vodka laying around my house. Will have to make some of this very soon!
Thanks Jacque. It’s so natural and delicious!
I’ve never tried to infuse liquor but I’m sure I would LOVE it! I bet it’s something you can try with other berries too? I tried a delicious raspberry vodka once and I’d love to recreate it 🙂
Yes, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry. They are all so delicious Marie!
This is something I have wanted to try! This looks like a good one to start with!
Indeed it is. Thanks Haley!
this is so cool! I’ve never done infused vodka before, i didn’t realise it was so easy though!!!! love it!
Sooooo easy!! Thank you Georgie!
What a genius idea and I just picked up a bag of fresh cherries. This infused vodka would make for a delicious cocktail. I may have to try your watermelon vodka too.
Infused vodka is so yummy. Don’t expect a strong flavor! It is slight but so yummy!
I did this once many years ago with orange. It was really good but wow, cherry sounds amazing!!
It is, Beth! Thank you!
Cherries sound fantastic! I like this Cherry Infused Vodka recipe!
Thank you Helena! 🙂
I vote to eat the cherries!!!
Lol Nicki!!
Sounds like a great flavor for infusing into vodka. Love to try some!
Thanks Chris!
Incredible recipe! It was very interesting to read about the cherries’ losing color – definitely something to keep in mind. Thank you!
Thanks Jacqui! It is weird and it’s even more weird that you can’t eat the cherries. It makes me sad!
Do you have to put the cherries since your not eating them anyway? This sounds like a yummy vodka to mix with chocolate vodka for a martini!
The cherries are for the infusion, so they do need to be added to the vodka. Otherwise it wouldn’t be infused. And yes, Diana, the vodka is excellent with chocolate vodka!