Mixed Fruit Vodka
A vibrant, house-made spirit crafted by infusing local, seasonal fruits in premium vodka. Clean, crisp, and naturally sweet. The perfect blend of sweet and tart. Made with real fruit and zero artificial ingredients—just pure, sunshine-soaked flavor in every pour.
At a glance
About this wine
A vibrant, house-made spirit crafted by infusing local, seasonal fruits in premium vodka. Clean, crisp, and naturally sweet.
The perfect blend of sweet and tart. Made with real fruit and zero artificial ingredients—just pure, sunshine-soaked flavor in every pour.
Ingredients
- 1 Litre Vodka
- 200 g Caster sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 large oranges, Peel only but avoid the white pith.
- Approx 500g frozen mixed forest fruits
Equipment
- Sterilising fluid
- Scales
- 3 litre kilner jar
- Colander
- Muslin cloth or wine filter
Method
- Prepare the fruit: Wash well if fresh, remove any stalks.
- Finely pare the zest from all the oranges, carefully avoiding the white pith. The easiest way to do this is with a potato peeler. Squeeze the juice from one orange into the jar.
- Combine ingredients: Put the summer fruits, orange zest, orange juice, and sugar into the clean glass jar. Pour the vodka over the ingredients.
- Infuse: Seal the jar tightly. Store it in a cool, dark place.
- Shake regularly: Give the jar a good shake every day or two for the first two weeks to help the sugar dissolve and the flavors infuse evenly.
- Steep: The vodka will be ready after 6 weeks, but you can leave the fruit in for up to three months for a stronger flavor. Do not leave the fruit in for longer than three months, or the flavor may start to deteriorate.
- Strain and bottle: When you are happy with the flavor, strain the liquid through a fine mesh cloth or muslin into a clean bottle (you can reuse the original vodka bottle)
Fermentation notes
Fermentation is not applicable as this recipe uses ready-made vodka rather that requiring fermentation.
Clearing & ageing notes
Clearing is normally not required. The vodka can be filtered after the fruits have been removed. If it remains cloudy, filter again through a muslin c;oth or wine filter until clear.
Tips & notes
- The fruit can be frozen for the next batch or can be used to make sweets, roll them in melted chocolate
- Store: The flavor will continue to develop over time. Store the finished fruit and orange vodka in a cool, dark place.
- Enjoy your homemade vodka on its own, mixed with tonic water, or topped up with sparkling water and a slice of lemon.
- Use a good quality vodka if you prefer, but there is no need to use expensive vodka for this recipe.
Serving suggestions
- The Perfect Serve: Pour 50ml over plenty of ice, top up with premium tonic or club soda, and garnish with a fresh slice of citrus.
- Mix with lemonade or ginger ale in a tall glass. Garnish with fresh mint and a handful of frozen berries.
Storage & ageing
- Keep your finished vodka in a clean, airtight glass bottle. It will stay fresh and vibrant in a dark cupboard for up to 1 year, though storing it directly in the fridge or freezer keeps it perfectly chilled and ready to pour.
FAQs
Can I leave the fruit in the vodka for too long? Yes. Leaving fruit in for too long won't make it taste better; instead, the fruit can break down, making the vodka cloudy, bitter, or overly mushy.
Should I shake the jar while it infuses? Yes. Give the jar a gentle shake twice a day for the first week then once a week. This helps move the alcohol around and evenly extracts the natural juices and oils from the fruit.
What can I do with the leftover vodka-soaked fruit? Don't throw it away! The boozy fruit is fantastic spooned over vanilla ice cream, baked into a "drunken" fruit crumble, or blended into adult smoothies