I've been meaning to share this with you for weeks now, but I keep getting side-tracked with more seemingly exciting things, like Soup Sundays, Halloween and giveaways.
As you can see, I made some homemade apple vodka. It was ridiculously easy, and I'm so thrilled with the results that I'm certain a few jars will likely find it's way into my homemade holiday gift stash.
The process is quite simple; remove the core from the centre of an apple and roughly chop the remaining parts, leaving the skin intact. Fill a mason jar half way with the apples pieces and cover with vodka. Seal tightly with a lid and place in a cool, dark space for 3-4 days. Visit your vodka once a day and give the jar a little shake.
After four days, strain the apple pieces, using a metal sieve lined with cheesecloth, and pour the vodka back into the jar. Seal it tightly and affix with a fun label.
How easy is that? Not to mention it's pretty tasty too.
For gift giving I would likely include a recipe that could use the vodka, or I might even give it with a nice set of new highballs or fun drinking glasses.
PS - The giveaway for the Janes Family Foods (you can like their Facebook page too!) prize pack has beenannounced. Thank you to everyone who entered!
So lovely, Jan! I would love to make this. I never would have thought of it, and I would never have known it was so easy!
Posted by: Rosie @ Sweetapolita | 11/02/2011 at 06:28 PM
Wonderfully easy and delightful gift idea, especially if you threw in a few martini glasses;)
Posted by: Paula | 11/03/2011 at 09:51 AM
I will be trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Melissa M. | 11/11/2011 at 11:27 PM
Fantastic! Elaine would love this for Christmas. Added to my growing list of homemade gifts.
Posted by: Courtney | 11/15/2011 at 05:55 PM