Tex Mex Pepper Vodka Infusion
Elevate your mixology game with this bold and fiery Tex Mex Pepper Vodka Infusion, a recipe designed to tantalize your taste buds and spice up your favorite cocktails. Crafted with fresh jalapeño and red chili peppers, crushed garlic cloves, fragrant lime zest, and a smoky blend of cumin and paprika, this infusion transforms ordinary vodka into a dynamic base for flavorful drinks like Bloody Marys or Tex Mex margaritas. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simple 24-48 hour steeping process, this homemade creation bursts with heat and savory complexity. Perfect for adventurous hosts and cocktail enthusiasts, this zesty infused vodka is guaranteed to add a kick to your kitchen repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 ml Vodka
- 2 medium-sized Jalapeño peppers
- 2 medium-sized Red chili peppers
- 3 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 zested lime Lime zest
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Wash the jalapeño and red chili peppers thoroughly. Slice them lengthwise and remove some or all of the seeds, depending on your desired spice level. Set aside.
2. Peel the garlic cloves and gently crush them using the side of a knife to release their flavor.
3. In a clean, dry glass container (like a mason jar or bottle) with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sliced jalapeño and red chili peppers, crushed garlic cloves, lime zest, ground cumin, and smoked paprika.
4. Pour the vodka into the container, ensuring that all ingredients are fully submerged in the liquid. Stir gently with a spoon to distribute the spices.
5. Seal the container tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for 24 to 48 hours. Shake the container gently every 12 hours to help the flavors infuse evenly.
6. After the desired infusion time, strain the vodka through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean glass bottle or jar, discarding the solids.
7. Store the infused vodka in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Serve it on its own, or use it to create spicy cocktails like a Bloody Mary or a Tex Mex-inspired margarita!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
