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infused liquor kit in a mason jar

Old Fashioned Infused Liquor Kit

sherisilver
These pretty infused liquor kits are easy to make and so unique!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 infused liquor kit

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oranges
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 15 dried cherries

Instructions
 

Make the sugar cube:

  • Zest one of the oranges and place the zest and sugar in a small bowl. Mix till well combined. Test the consistency (it should clump together like damp sand) and add water - a bit at a time - if needed. Pack into the well of an ice cube tray (see Notes, below, for an alternative method). Let dry overnight.

Make the dried fruit:

  • Pre-heat the oven to its lowest setting – ideally 150 – 170 degrees. Slice the other orange to about 1/4″ thickness (do not peel) and place the prettiest slices on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Blot with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture and bake till dried (anywhere from 4 - 6 hours). If you like, you can place the tray with the sugar cube in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes, to expedite drying. Let everything cool completely.

Print or write the instructions on a label:

  • Print or write the instructions on a label:
  • 1. Add 12 ounces of bourbon to the jar, seal and refrigerate for 2 days.
  • 2. Strain the bourbon (you can discard or use the fruit in your cocktail).
  • 3. Pour neat, over ice or with club/sparkling water.
  • 4. Enjoy!

Assemble the kit:

  • Place 3 of the orange slices (cut larger slices in half if needed), the cherries and sugar cube in the mason jar. Attach a label (you can print the instructions on the back) and ribbon or string for gifting.

Notes

  1. To make a Hot Toddy kit (use whiskey, bourbon or brandy): 3 lemon slices, 3 apple slices, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 cloves, lemon sugar cube
  2. To make a Mule kit (use gin or vodka): 3 lime slices, 3 orange slices, 3 pieces of crystallized ginger, lime sugar cube, 2 teaspoons dried mint
  3. To make a Paloma kit (use tequila, gin or vodka): 1 orange slice, 2 grapefruit slices, 3 lime slices, 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, lime sugar cube
  4. If you prefer not to make a sugar cube you can put the sugar and zest (and herbs, if using) in a piece of waxed paper and tie up with a piece of string.
Keywords bourbon, cocktail, foodie gift, gluten free, liquor, moscow mule, old fashioned, palomoa, vegan
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