Black Forest Cherry Infused Vodka (Schwarzwälder Kirsch-Infundierter Wodka)
Indulge in the rich flavors of the Black Forest with this Schwarzwälder Kirsch-Infundierter Wodka (Black Forest Cherry Infused Vodka) recipe. This delightful infusion captures the essence of the famous Black Forest region in Baden, Germany, and makes for a perfect addition to cocktails or as a standalone sipper.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of vodka (750ml)
- 1 cup fresh black cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Instructions
- In a large glass jar, combine the pitted black cherries, granulated sugar, and split vanilla bean.
- Pour the vodka over the cherry mixture, ensuring that the ingredients are fully submerged.
- Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for 3 days, shaking the jar gently once a day to mix the ingredients.
- After 3 days, strain the infused vodka through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean bottle, discarding the cherries and vanilla bean.
- Store the infused vodka in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to use.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 72 hours
- Cooking method
- Infusion
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 100 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 0g
- Protein
- 0g
Supplies
Glass jar with a tight-sealing lid Fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth
Tools
Cutting board Knife Measuring cup
Serving suggestions
Serve the Schwarzwälder Kirsch-Infundierter Wodka in small glasses as a digestif, or use it to create delicious cherry-infused cocktails.
Tips & tricks
For a sweeter infusion, you can increase the amount of granulated sugar to your taste preference.
Cost
$20