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    Home » Holiday » Christmas » Homemade Spiced Apple Vodka (with printable gift tags)

    PUBLISHED: November 4, 2021 • By Toni Dash 45 Comments

    Homemade Spiced Apple Vodka (with printable gift tags)

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    Apple Spiced Vodka with free printable gift tags

    Home mixologists and DIY gifters all love this Spiced Apple Vodka recipe. It’s easy to make with wonderful apple and spice flavors perfect for craft cocktails and gift giving. Printable gift tags included.

    Apple Spiced Vodka with free printable gift tags

    If you’ve never made a home liquor infusion you’ll love this apple vodka infusion. It’s full of bright apple flavor layered with delicious spices. It can be used in simple cocktails like a vodka tonic or add it where you’d use regular vodka for some fall flavors.

    It makes a great gift and just takes 5 days to infuse. Spiced Apple Vodka is a wonderful way to customize cocktails for gatherings, Thanksgiving and for gifts.

    Jump to:
    • What is infused vodka?
    • Why you’ll love this recipe
    • Recipe Ingredient Notes
    • What is the best vodka for infusions?
    • How to make Apple Vodka – Step-by-Step
    • How much Spiced Apple Vodka does the recipe make?
    • How to store
    • Spiced Apple Vodka Printable Gift Labels
    • More recipes you’ll love!
    • Recipe

    After making Apple Infused Vodka the first time we were hooked on infusing. It’s such a fast, easy way to get unique flavored vodkas for cocktails. Spiced Pear Infused Vodka is something we make every fall and this Spiced Apple Vodka too. They are delicious to make Thanksgiving cocktails special and to sip all fall.

    We’ve infused everything from candy corn, candy canes to pomegranates and pineapple. Check out our entire collection of Infusion Recipes!

    Apple Spiced Vodka - adding vodka to fruit

    What is infused vodka?

    It’s vodka that has soaked with certain flavor ingredients and then tastes like those ingredients. The process is simple and doesn’t require more than a jar and the ingredients.

    • Add different flavor ingredients such as fruit, vegetables, herbs or spices with vodka
    • Let them soak until the desired flavor is achieved (usually a few days to a week)
    • Strain the ingredients

    Voila! You have a custom crafted infused vodka that tastes like the flavor ingredients.

    It’s a great way to get your own flavor vodka. And it’s an easy and affordable way to create special flavored vodkas.

    Apple Spiced Vodka

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    • It’s easy
    • It’s fast
    • It’s delicious
    • It can be customized to your favorite spices
    • More affordable than buying it at the store
    • It’s unique
    • A great fall twist for apple vodka cocktails

    The recipe is simple to make and infuses for 5 days in a cool dark place. The yield is a smidge less than 4 cups and it can be doubled keeping the ingredient proportions the same. It would be a perfect gift or stocking stuffer and I’m including free printable gift tags if you find yourself so inclined! Simply print a sheet out using cardstock in your printer and cut them out.

    Infused Vodka Basics

    • Start with a clean glass jar with lid. Wash it before starting.
    • Let the infusion ingredients sit in a sealed glass container at room temperature in a dark cool place.
    • Allow the mixture to sit between 3-7 days until the desired flavor is achieved.
    • Give the container a good shake or swirl daily.
    • After the infusion is done strain vodka and discard any solid fruits, vegetables, herbs or spices. Use a fine mesh strainer and cheesecloth or a clean coffee filer if infusing smaller spices. Strain until the vodka is not cloudy.
    Apple Spiced Vodka spices

    Recipe Ingredient Notes

    Apples. You’ll need 3 apples. Use a variety with at least one being a granny smith apple. Honeycrisp apples would be great.

    Spices. Cinnamon sticks, green cardamom pods, half a vanilla bean, allspice berries, dried orange peel, whole nutmeg will be used to add the ‘spiced’ part of the flavor.

    Vodka. Use an unflavored vodka.

    What is the best vodka for infusions?

    Use a neutral or flavorless vodka. With liquor ‘you get what you pay for’ so using the cheapest vodka risks a less smooth flavor and it doesn’t drink as well (e.g. higher hangover opportunity; personal opinion). I tend to go for a mid range vodka that’s still affordable. Svedka is a brand I’ve used alot. It makes a great infusion and is affordable for a large bottle.

    Apple Spiced Vodka in jar

    How to make Apple Vodka – Step-by-Step

    STEP 1. Mix ingredients

    Add all ingredients to a large (6 cups or more) jar with lid.

    STEP 2. Infuse

    Seal and place in a dark, cool location for 5 days. Swirl the jar once daily to mix ingredients.

    STEP 3. Strain

    Strain the infused vodka through a fine mesh sieve to remove and discard solids. Strain a second time through cheesecloth or a clean coffee filter to remove any smaller spice particles.

    Apple Spiced Vodka

    How much Spiced Apple Vodka does the recipe make?

    A little less than 4 cups.

    How to store

    The infused apple vodka can be stored in a cool, dark place indefinitely. It can also be kept in the refrigerator if you’d prefer it to be cold (not necessary for preservation). The flavor is best at room temperature.

    Apple Spiced Vodka printable gift tags

    Spiced Apple Vodka Printable Gift Labels

    Download a sheet of FREE printable Spiced Apple Vodka gift labels! It’s a great way to turn this easy liquor infusion recipe into a surprise holiday gift. 

    Apple Spiced Vodka with free printable gift tags

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    Apple Spiced Vodka with free printable gift tags

    Spiced Apple Vodka (infusion)

    This robust vodka infusion brings forth bright apple flavors paired with warming spices for a flavorful end result. Great in the most simple of cocktails or in a toddy-style hot cocktail to take the edge off winter's bite! Infuses for 5 days and can be doubled keeping all the ingredient proportions the same.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 5 days
    Servings: 15 3 3/4 cups
    Calories: 171kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 3 Apples (different varieties with one being Granny Smith); peeled, cored and chopped into large pieces
    • 2 Cinnamon Sticks (3 ½ long)
    • 5 Green Cardamom Pods
    • ½ Vanilla Bean , slit vertically
    • 10 Allspice Berries
    • ¼ teaspoon Dried Orange Peel
    • 1 Whole Nutmeg , shaved (grated on each side to expose the layer under the outer pod)
    • 4 cups Vodka (unflavored)
    • Printable Gift Tags

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a large (6 cups or more) jar with lid. Seal and place in a dark, cool location for 5 days. Swirl the jar once daily to mix ingredients.
    • Strain the infused vodka through a sieve to remove the large ingredients. Strain a second time through cheesecloth or a clean coffee filter to remove any smaller spice particles.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published: November 8, 2015

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Sara Welch says

      November 04, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good infused liquor and this was no exception! So smooth and delicious and perfect for fall! Love it!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        December 07, 2021 at 11:57 pm

        How do I get the printable label?

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        • Toni Dash says

          December 08, 2021 at 8:04 am

          Input your information in the section for the Printable Labels.

    2. Betsy says

      November 04, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      This is so fun! LOVE this! The apple flavor comes through so clean and the spices are absolutely perfect! Much fresher and purer flavor than the apple flavored vodka I can get in the store! Awesome!

      Reply
    3. Jeneane says

      November 04, 2021 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect timing. My husband and I made homemade gifts every holiday season and this is a perfect addition. The flavor is great and the gift tags such a nice addition.

      Reply
    4. Mandy Applegate says

      November 04, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Apple spiced vodka – what’s not to love?

      Reply
    5. Valentina says

      November 04, 2021 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious and is such a fun and easy fall or Christmas gift idea! LOVE it!

      Reply
    6. Rika says

      November 04, 2021 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      The combination of spices came together beautifully! I loved this homemade gift.

      Reply
    7. Dannii says

      November 04, 2021 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Oh this sounds amazing. These would make such lovely homemade gifts at Christmas too.

      Reply
    8. Kim says

      November 04, 2021 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      I’m making vanilla infused and cinnamon infused right now! I can’t wait to make this recipe! Thanks for the ideas!

      Reply
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