Blackberry Lemon Drops & How To Infuse Your Own Vodka

Infuse your own vodka with fresh fruit for a twist on a classic cocktail.

Posted by Jessie Johnson

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Blackberry-Infused Vodka
Makes 1 and 1/2 cups

1 cup fresh blackberries
1 and 1/2 cups vodka

Blackberry Lemon Drops
Makes 2

2 oz. triple sec
1.5 oz. blackberry-infused vodka
1.5 oz. fresh lemon juice
dash of lime juice (about 1/4 tsp)
lemon wedge for garnish

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You Will Need (1 thing)

  • Vodka

Steps (4 steps, 4320 minutes)

  1. 1

    Infuse the blackberry vodka a few days before you plan to serve it. Place blackberries in a medium-sized container (I like to use a dressing shaker so it’s easy to pour) and pour vodka over berries. Shake well and place in the fridge.

  2. 2

    Shake vodka-berry mix twice a day for three days. Strain the berries and berry pulp out and store vodka in the fridge for up to a week. If you want to use the berries, puree them in a blender and add a dash of berry puree to cocktails for an extra zing of blackberry flavor. Use in a blackberry lemon drop! (Recipe below)

  3. 3

    When your vodka has infused, assemble your blackberry lemon drops!

  4. 4

    Combine tripe sec, vodka, lemon and lime juice in a shaker. Add ice and shake well. Pour into two chilled glasses (sugar rim optional, but highly recommended) and serve immediately.