GRAPEFRUIT CLOVE VODKA

This infusion is a nice balance of summer sweetness and winter spice. Try this one in a Cosmopolitan or mixed with a 2:1 ratio of Coca-Cola to spirit.

25 oz. vodka

1 grapefruit

6 whole cloves

1. Peel the grapefruit and separate into segments.

2. Place grapefruit and cloves in bottom of infusion jar.

3. Add vodka and seal the jar.

4. Let infuse for 1–2 weeks out of direct sunlight, tasting and gently stirring regularly.

5. Strain the vodka into a clean bottle and cap.

TIP

You may include some of the grapefruit rind, which contains a lot of flavorful oils, but make sure not to include the white pith.