Recipe: Cinnamon Vodka

I’ve been wanting to make infused vodka for awhile now and I decided to finally try it! You can use lots of different things for infused vodka [like fruit!], just do a little online research and you will find many helpful tips. I finally settled on cinnamon [although I almost did pineapple], because I thought it would be good for the holidays

 

What you need: 

Vodka 

Cinnamon Sticks 

Funnel 

Strainer 

Clean, air tight bottles/jars  

*How much you need of everything really depends on how much you are making

 1. Clean and sterilize your bottles. I had saved some liqueur bottles from over the last year or so [not sure why, but I’m glad I did!] So, I just took all the labels off of those and clean them up.

2. Put 2-4 cinnamon sticks in each bottle. I put 2 in to start, but I think I will be adding 1-2 more half way through.

3. Use the funnel and pour the vodka into your clean bottles. {FYI - I bought a big jug of cheap vodka. On a second thought, it might be worth getting pricier vodka. I’m not sure, but I’ll report back on the flavor.}

4. Let the vodka steep [infuse] for 3 weeks. I think you could let it sit less or more, but most sources I found said 2-4 weeks.

5. Strain your vodka. I haven’t done this part yet, but I’ll report back. I plan on straining it into a jug, then using my funnel to pour it back into the two bottles.

There you have it! I found some cute cordial glasses at the thrift store to go with the vodka and I plan on making a cutesy label for the bottle. My vodka has been sitting for about 5 days now and it’s a brownish golden color. It still smells mostly like vodka to me. I think I’ll wait about another 5 days and then add some more cinnamon, because I prefer a stronger flavor.

Definitely let me know if you try this!

Happy Wednesday! Kassie

DIY Gifts Sneak Peek!

How are you guys coming on your holiday shopping? I’m done with the buying stuff part, now I just have to make some things! I thought I’d just give you a quick sneak peek of what I will be working on! :) (This should be safe to do here, because as far as I know none of my family members know about this blog!)

Source: becauseiwanted2.com via Deana on Pinterest

I’ve seen these for awhile and thought, Hey! I could do that! So, I went around and took pictures of “letters” and made some words for a few family members. I made them up in photoshop then had them printed through Shutterfly.com. I’ll definitely share my versions at some point. :)

Source: 7layerstudio.typepad.com via Kassie on Pinterest

Yes, I will be attempting to construct this guy soon. Hopefully this weekend! You can find the tutorial on the 7 Layer Studio blog!

Source: purlbee.squarespace.com via Kassie on Pinterest

I just think these are great! I love totes and by making them myself I was able to pick very specific fabrics! I even found a print with cute giraffes to make one for myself. :)  You can find this one on the Purl bee!

Source: pin-sew-press.blogspot.com via Kassie on Pinterest

Again, such a simple but great idea! My towels always end up on the floor! I bought some fabric to make a few of these for the grandmas, but I also plan on using some of the apron scraps to make a couple matching ones for that gift! Tutorial on Pin.Sew.Press!

Source: pauladeen.com via Kassie on Pinterest

Make this Irish Creme liqueur for my dad! It will be perfect for Irish coffee! I also plan on making a batch of Cinnamon infused vodka (starting it tonight) and possibly pineapple infused vodka as well. There will definitely be a tutorial post for those - super easy!  Recipe for the Irish Liquer is on Pauladeen.com!

Is anyone else making any gifts?