Blueberry

07.18.09 Blueberry version 1

We decided to try a new infusion with Blueberries. We know that it may take a while but the after tasting store bought and local blueberries we were shocked when the store bought won!

We purchased a new bottle of vodka and took the hopefully tasty plunge. We used 1 cup of halved blueberries (6.5 oz) and 750 ml Pinnacle vodka.

Research indicates this infusion could take at least 3 weeks.

07.25.09 Notes

Vodka is taking on a blue tinge. Some of the berries are beginning to bleach and some are suspended in the middle of the vodka. Mild blueberry taste with a lot of vodka, which isn't surprising given that it's only been a week.

A friend suggested that we cook them first then do the infusion. We will have to try to do a mixture or something.

08.02.09 Taste testing after 2 weeks

After infusing for 2 weeks, it tastes good.

L: Blueberry flavor then vodka burn then blueberry flavor again.

E: No aroma, nice taste, but a sharp vodka burn. It could be done.

After debating, we decided to give it more time and to taste again in a week.

08.15.09 Infusion done - 4 weeks!

Bottled the blueberry vodka. Filtered using a wire strainer. The blueberries and lost a fair bit of color, but not as much as Lissa was expecting them to.

This infusion was bitter, and we balanced it out by adding three packets of Stevia in the Raw, which would be the equivalent of 6 packets of sugar.

Recipe

750 ml vodka

1 cup of halved blueberries (6.5 oz)

Infusion time: 4 weeks

add sugar to taste (we added 3 packets of Stevia in the Raw, equivalent to 6 packets of sugar)