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Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple, peeled and sliced or cubed
- 750mL vodka
- Two large clean bottles or jars
- Cheesecloth or other fine strainer
- Funnel
Instructions
- In a large clean bottle or jar, add prepared pineapple 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 pineapple and discard.
- Pour the infused vodka into the second clean bottle, filtering with the cheesecloth.
- Carefully seal.
You can use the infused vodka right away. You can also store unused vodka tightly sealed in a cool, dark place for approximately one to two years without flavor being affected. Discard when the flavor starts to fade or tastes "off."
Variations of Pineapple-Infused Vodka
Pineapple has a smooth and delicious taste, so it goes without saying that it can make friends with just about any other tropical flavor and a few savory ones too!
- To add a nutty profile to your pineapple vodka, add a half cup of coarsely chopped cashews, macadamia nuts, or walnuts.
- Keep the tropical vibe going with a cup of fresh, cleaned, sliced apricots or peeled and sliced kiwi. You can also add an entire peeled and sliced mango or half of a sliced coconut.
- Add two to three cleaned, whole sliced lemons or limes for a citrus touch. Toss in an entire sliced grapefruit or orange, too.
- Take the pineapple vodka to the next level with three whole cinnamon sticks, a tablespoon of whole cloves, a quarter cup of peeled and sliced fresh ginger, or three sprigs of fresh rosemary.
- Make your pineapple vodka a little sweeter with a quarter to half cup of maple syrup, twelve unwrapped soft caramel candies, or a teaspoon (up to three!) of brown or white sugar.
- Kick things into a spicy gear by adding a fresh, sliced jalapeño, omitting any seeds. Not spicy enough? Add another.
Pineapple-Infused Vodka Cocktails
Put your pineapple vodka to work in a riff on a classic cocktail or something a little more modern.
Pineapple Vodka Piña Colada
![Vodka Piña Colada](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/292726-340x227-vodka-pina-colada.jpg)
Let pineapple take the lead role in this modified piña colada.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pineapple-infused vodka
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1½ ounces cream of coconut
- ½ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, pineapple vodka, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and lime juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into highball glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with pineapple wedge.
Vodka Pineapple Margarita
![Vodka Pineapple Margarita](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/292727-340x227-vodka-pineapple-margarita.jpg)
Jump headfirst into a familiar tropical cocktail with the perfect twist. If you want a little heat in yours, muddle 1-2 jalapeño coins.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounce pineapple-infused vodka
- ½ ounce tequila
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ ounce orange liqueur
- ½ ounce agave
- Ice
- Pineapple leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add pineapple vodka, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with pineapple leaves.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini
![Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/292728-340x227-pineapple-upside-down-cake-martini.jpg)
Some days, baked goods just taste better in liquid form, and since you made the pineapple vodka from scratch, it's doubly filled with love.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pineapple-infused vodka
- ½ ounce vanilla vodka
- ½ ounce pineapple juice
- ¼ ounce maraschino liqueur
- Ice
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, pineapple vodka, vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, and maraschino liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with pineapple wedge.
Pineapple Creamsicle
![Pineapple Creamsicle](https://cf.ltkcdn.net/cocktails/images/std-xs/292729-340x227-pineapple-creamsicle.jpg)
Follow the dessert theme in a glass, only now you don't need to wait for your popsicle to freeze.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pineapple-infused vodka
- 1 ounce whipped cream vodka
- 1½ ounces pineapple juice
- ¾ ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
- Ice
- Orange wedge and cherry for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, pineapple vodka, whipped cream vodka, pineapple juice, and orange juice.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with orange wedge and cherry.
Mixers for Pineapple Vodka Drinks
With just a flick of the wrist and a mixer or two, your infused vodka drink will come to life.
Pineapple-Infused Vodka for Vacation in a Glass
Take a shortcut to the beach with a bottle of homemade pineapple-infused vodka. With a taste so good and smooth it's good enough to enjoy on its own, you know it'll take any cocktail from a partly sunny day to not a cloud in the sky.