Description
Enjoy a delightful homemade strawberry vodka that’s infused with fresh strawberries and vanilla, perfect for mixing into delicious spiked strawberry shortcake ice cream floats. This recipe yields a smooth, flavorful vodka that incorporates the natural sweetness of strawberries, enhanced by simple syrup and vanilla extract to create a luscious adult treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For Strawberry Vodka
- 16 ounces strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups Everclear (190 proof)
- 1 3/4 cups filtered water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
For Ice Cream Floats
- Vanilla bean ice cream (quantity as desired)
- 1 cup strawberry juice (or berry blend juice)
- 3 ounces homemade Strawberry Shortcake Vodka
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Vodka: In a large jar or container, combine the sliced strawberries with the Everclear and filtered water. Stir gently to mix. Seal the container tightly and let it infuse in a cool, dark place for 48 hours (2 days) to extract the strawberry essence fully.
- Strain and Flavor: After infusion, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove strawberry solids, pressing gently to extract all liquid. Stir in the pure vanilla extract and simple syrup until fully incorporated, adjusting sweetness to taste. Refrigerate the vodka until ready to use.
- Make Spiked Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Floats: In each serving glass, add 2-3 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream. Pour 1 cup of strawberry juice and 3 ounces of the homemade strawberry vodka over the ice cream. Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for a refreshing adult dessert float.
Notes
- Use high-proof Everclear for best infusion results and purity of flavor.
- Infusion time can be extended up to 72 hours for a stronger strawberry flavor, but do not exceed 3 days to avoid bitter notes.
- Simple syrup can be adjusted according to your desired sweetness level.
- Ensure strawberries are fresh and ripe for optimal flavor.
- Store your strawberry vodka in a sealed container in the refrigerator, consume within 2 weeks for best taste.
- Ice cream floats are best enjoyed immediately to prevent melting.
