Citrus- and Cilantro-Infused Vodka

Name: Citrus- and Cilantro-Infused Vodka
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) vodka; 1/4 cup (55 g) sugar; 6 pressed lime halves; 2 pressed lemon halves; 10 cilantro stems cut into pieces; Ice cubes

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Preparation 5 min
Chilling 24 h
Servings 1

“The idea for this infusion came from wanting to give a second life to all the limes we juiced for our key lime pie recipe before they hit the compost bin. So why not punch up neutral vodka with a little bit of citrus and cilantro essence?” — Étienne Marquis, chef

Featured in RICARDO Magazine SPRING 2019

Vegetarian
Vegan
Nut-free
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- 1 cup (250 ml) vodka
- 1/4 cup (55 g) sugar
- 6 pressed lime halves
- 2 pressed lemon halves
- 10 cilantro stems cut into pieces
- Ice cubes

Preparation

- In a 2-cup (500 ml) glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vodka and the sugar until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Add the pressed lime and lemon halves, as well as the pieces of cilantro stems. Seal the jar. Shake well and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Strain the vodka. Serve the flavoured vodka over ice or add it to one of your favourite cocktails.

Note from Ricardo

You can infuse your vodka with one ingredient at a time as it becomes available. Simply strain the vodka before each new addition.

Personal Note

RICARDO 2-in-1 Citrus Juicer

18.99 $

This enamelled cast-iron citrus juicer has two concave domes: one for limes and one for lemons. Designed to extract the maximum of juice without pulp or seeds.

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