How to Make Lavender Vodka

Infusing vodka with the scent of lavender is a simple process of adding lavender flowers to your favorite brand of vodka.

Ingredients

Servings: 750 ml vodka

  • 1 litre bottle of unflavoured, standard vodka
  • 1/4 cup lavender flowers

Steps

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    Pour out 1/2 cup of the vodka from your newly-opened vodka bottle. You can drink it or use it in another recipe. Don't waste it if possible.
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    Place the funnel into the neck of the vodka bottle.
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    Pour the lavender flowers through the funnel into the bottle of vodka.
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    Remove the funnel and reseal the bottle.
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    Shake the bottle until the lavender flowers have mixed throughout the vodka.
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    Store the vodka bottle in your freezer for up to 4 days to allow the lavender to infuse into the spirit.
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    Put a fine mesh strainer over a jar large enough to hold the entire contents of the bottle.
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    Line the strainer either with cheesecloth or some paper towels.
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    Strain the contents of the vodka bottle into your container.
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    Squeeze the strained lavender flowers with your hands to extract as much moisture as you can.
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    Pour the strained contents back into your vodka bottle. You may want to use your funnel to make this step easier.
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    Seal the bottle and keep it stored in your freezer until you're ready to use it.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I use fresh lavender flowers for this, or will only dried work?
    HumanBeing
    HumanBeing
    Top Answerer
    If you have a small jar or bottle that will survive being frozen, you could try making a sample amount with fresh lavender.
  • Question
    What type of lavender do I use to make the vodka?
    Qamar
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    Use lavender flower sprigs. These flowers are still on a stem covered with small, purple petals that can be used and collected to make the vodka with.
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Warnings

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Things

  • Measuring cup
  • Funnel
  • Large glass jar
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Cheesecloth or paper towels


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References

  1. http://www.infusionsofgrandeur.net/2007/11/gift-of-vodka-lavender-vanilla.html

About This Article

Ollie George Cigliano
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Ollie George Cigliano
Private Chef & Food Educator
This article was co-authored by Ollie George Cigliano. Ollie George Cigliano is a Private Chef, Food Educator, and Owner of Ollie George Cooks, based in Long Beach, California. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in utilizing fresh, fun ingredients and mixing traditional and innovative cooking techniques. Ollie George holds a BA in Comparative Literature from The University of California, Berkeley, and a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from eCornell University. This article has been viewed 41,114 times.
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Updated: December 21, 2022
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Categories: Infused Spirits and Liqueurs | Edible Flowers
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