Ingredients
- 5-6 fresh large dill sprigs, approximately a large bunch
- 750mL vodka
- Two large clean bottles or jars
- Cheesecloth or other fine strainer
- Funnel
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash dill sprigs and pat dry.
- In a large clean bottle or jar, add dill sprigs and vodka.
- After capping, swirl container gently.
- Store in a cool, dark place for approximately 3 to 4 days, swirling the container gently each day.
- Sample by pouring into a glass. If you want more flavor, allow to steep longer.
- Carefully remove dill sprigs and discard.
- Pour the infused vodka into the second clean bottle, filtering with the cheesecloth.
- Carefully seal.
You can drink this immediately. You can also store unused dill-infused vodka in a cool, dark place. It will keep for approximately one to two years without sacrificing flavor. If flavor starts to fade or tastes off, discard the vodka.
Variations of Dill-Infused Vodka
With such limited herb and other savory vodkas on the market, it's your time to shine by adding a few different flavors.
- Keep your vodka walking on the herbaceous side by adding three to four large sprigs of clean, fresh basil or five or six large sprigs of thyme. A sprig or two of mint, for a subtle flavor, would be a great addition as well.
- Go the complex route by adding two peeled whole garlic cloves to your dill and vodka.
- Prime your dill vodka for bloody Marys by adding a cup to two cups of chopped fresh green beans, cauliflower, carrots, or cucumber.
- Peel and cube two fresh beets for a deep magenta color and strikingly tasty vodka.
- If cilantro appeals to you, add three to four clean, fresh sprigs but be aware that this can create a very divisive taste.
Dill-Infused Vodka Cocktails
Dill's perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and savory notes make it a dream in cocktails.
Bloody Mary
No one will expect dill in a Bloody Mary; don't be surprised when people exclaim in delight. To make things even simpler, toss your dill vodka into a bloody Mary mix.
Ingredients
- Seasoning salt and lemon wedge for rim
- 2½ ounces dill-infused vodka
- 4 ounces tomato juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ ounce pickle juice
- ¼ ounce horseradish
- 2 dashes Worcestershire
- 2 dashes salt & pepper
- Ice
- Green bean, olive, and lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- To prepare rim, rub the rim of the glass with the lemon wedge.
- With the seasoning salt on a saucer, dip either half or the entire rim of the glass in the salt to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, add dill vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, pickle juice, horseradish, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into prepared glass.
- Garnish with green bean, olive, and lime wedge.
Dirty Dill Martini
Much like dill pairs exceptionally well with pickles, the olive brine is also a match made in heaven in a dirty martini.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dill-infused vodka
- ½ ounce olive brine
- ¼ ounce dry vermouth
- Ice
- Olive for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a mixing glass, add dill vodka, olive brine, and dry vermouth.
- Stir rapidly to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with olive.
Green Goddess Refresher
Make a cocktail that's both crisp and savory with this cooling highball.
Ingredients
- 2-3 cucumber wheels
- 2 ounces dill-infused vodka
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Club soda to top off
- Cucumber wheel and dill sprig for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber wheels with a splash of lemon juice.
- Add dill vodka and remaining lemon juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into highball glass over fresh ice.
- Top off with club soda.
- Garnish with cucumber wheel and mint sprig.
Mixers for Drinks
Bring your dill vodka to life with just a mixer, or add a few if you're feeling creative!
- Club soda
- Flavored club soda such as lemon
- Lemonade
- Olive brine
- Pickle brine
- Cucumber water
- Gin
Making Dill-y Good Vodka
Don't underestimate dill; it's an herb that's both easy to grow and easy to use in so many facets. While you may be most acquainted with its flavor in a tasty sauce or dip, its notes go well beyond the plate. Make your cocktails shine with the complexity of dill-infused vodka. Next, it's time to enjoy some cucumber vodka drinks.
