Tex Mex Pepper Vodka Infusion
- 1 serrano chili, stemmed, seeded and quartered lengthwise
- 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and quartered lengthwise
- 1 red habanero pepper, stemmed, seeded and quartered lengthwise
- 1 (750 ml) bottle good quality vodka
- Use a large, clean glass container (at least 1.5 liter) with an airtight lid for your infusion.
- Save your original bottle as you will need it to strain the infused mixture into.
- Strain with a wire mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
- Place the chili's in the large glass container, add vodka and cap tightly.
- Let stand at room temperature for 48 hours, shaking gently once or twice a day.
- Taste for the preferred flavour and heat intensity, allowing it to infuse for up to 2 more days if needed. No longer though or it will turn bitter.
- Strain the infused vodka back into the original bottle. Cap tightly, label and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Salud!
serrano chili, pepper, red habanero pepper, vodka
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tex-mex-pepper-vodka-infusion-230684 (may not work)