Make The Best Homemade Infused Jalapeño Vodka Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
3 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup superfine sugar
  • 3 jalapeño chiles, halved
  • 3½ ounces simple syrup
  • 2½ cups vodka
Directions
  1. Make the simple syrup: Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then remove from the heat and add your choice of flavorings, if using (see headnote).
  2. Allow to cool completely, then strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean 500 mL glass jar or bottle, discarding any additional flavorings. Seal the jar tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  3. Make the vodka: Put the jalapeños and simple syrup in a clean 1-liter glass jar or bottle and pour in the vodka. Seal the jar tightly and store in a cool, dark place for 3 days, gently shaking the jar occasionally to help infuse the flavors.
  4. Strain the vodka through a fine-mesh sieve into a large container and discard the peppers. Strain again through a sieve lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Transfer to a large, or several smaller glass bottles and seal tightly.