vodka-bergamot infusion

bigpan added 3 months ago

Yes, use the juice now.
The infusion will get better with age - don't expect much until at least 3 or 4 weeks ... and then it will get stronger as it ages.
I make fig infused vodka and it is about 6 months old and is great. I top the bottle up with fresh vodka so it is always got reasonable flavor.

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creamtea added 3 months ago

Figgy vodka, what a nice idea!

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added 3 months ago

Taste a tiny bit of the vodka to see when it's ready. Citrus tends to infuse rather quickly, so I'd start checking soon. I did a tangelo and thyme infused bourbon, and think it was ready in a week or so.

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creamtea added 3 months ago

Thanks bigpan and hardlikearmour. Curious how I can use it; not only for cocktails (actually I've never made a cocktail in my life) but for cooking applications, or even dessert.

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creamtea added 3 months ago

Thanks bigpan and hardlikearmour. Curious how I can use it; not only for cocktails (actually I've never made a cocktail in my life) but for cooking applications, or even dessert.

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added 3 months ago

How about an Earl Grey panna cotta, pudding, or sorbet? Or a bit of it with sugar to macerate strawberries for shortcake?

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Where did you find bergamot?

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creamtea added 3 months ago

Fairway gets all kinds of amazing specialty citrus. Had to try it...

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creamtea added 3 months ago

thanks again, hla, what great ideas!

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Droplet added 3 months ago

I can only imagine how great it smells. Perhaps you could also make a dressing for salads as a savory variation, that would stretch the enjoyment over a bit longer.

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creamtea added 3 months ago

That's a nice idea, I also was thinking of a simple creamy sauce for pasta.

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