Candy-Infused Vodka

Prep 30 min
Total 3 hr 30 min
Servings 3

Transform a bottle of vodka into a candy-flavored drink for the over 21 crowd. Give away as party gifts—bottles can be refrigerated for up to 6 months. MORE+ LESS-

By Inspired Taste

Updated November 12, 2012

Ingredients

pint-size canning jars with tight-fitting lids

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cup yellow candy-coated fruit-flavored chewy candies

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cup orange candy-coated fruit-flavored chewy candies

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cup purple candy-coated fruit-flavored chewy candies

bottle (750 ml) vodka

coffee filters

flasks (8.5 oz each)

Steps

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In each canning jar, place one color candies. Pour 1 cup (8 oz) vodka over candy in each jar, making sure candy is completely covered with vodka. Place lids on jars; seal tightly. Shake each jar vigorously 20 seconds. Let stand 3 hours.
2

Filter each candy-infused vodka through 1 coffee filter placed over 2-cup glass measuring cup. (This can be a slow process due to the build up of sugar from the candy. It may be necessary to poke a few small holes into the coffee filter for an initial filtration.) Repeat process with a second coffee filter. If after the second filtration a sugar residue remains, filter again or skim with a spoon.
3

Carefully pour each infused vodka into separate flask. (If necessary, use funnel.) Refrigerate until ready to use; refrigerate up to 6 months.

Expert Tips

Attach a small tag to the neck of each flask and give the candy-infused vodka as a homemade gift.
Mix candy-infused vodka with lemon-lime carbonated beverage, ginger ale or club soda.