Lavender-Rosemary Infused Vodka

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Colleen Graham
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Colleen Graham
Freelance writer and cocktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.
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Updated on 02/5/23
Lavender-Rosemary Infused Vodka in a bottle

The Spruce / Madhumita Sathishkumar
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Infuse: 72 hrs
Total: 72 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 25 servings
Yield: 750 milliliters
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
66 Calories
0g Fat
0g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 25
Amount per serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg 2%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 7mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Enjoy the sweet floral taste of lavender and rosemary in your own homemade vodka with this recipe! You will find that this infusion is very easy to make and can be used to add a refreshing, herbal twist to your favorite vodka cocktails.

Just be prepared: You will need three to five days before the infusion is ready. It's not a last-minute party project.

While this particular recipe creates a lavender and rosemary vodka infusion, you can use either of the herbs by themselves. This would give you either a rosemary vodka or a lavender vodka. When making this switch, simply use two to three sprigs of either herb.

Fresh herbs are best for vodka infusions because they produce the most natural flavors. In a pinch, you can use dried herbs. If the herbs are loose, place them in a tea bag or infusion ball to make straining a little easier.

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Lavender and Rosemary on a white plate, next to a vodka bottle

    The Spruce / Madhumita Sathishkumar

  2. Rinse the herbs and place them into a clean quart-sized Mason jar or similar jar with a tight sealing lid.

    Lavender and rosemary in a glass bottle

    The Spruce / Madhumita Sathishkumar

  3. Pour the vodka over the herbs and seal the lid tightly.

    Vodka poured into a glass bottle with lavender and rosemary

    The Spruce / Madhumita Sathishkumar

  4. Shake a few times and store the jar in a cool, dark place for three to five days. Starting on the second day, test the flavor of the infusion daily.

    Lavender and rosemary with vodka in a glass bottle

    The Spruce / Madhumita Sathishkumar

  5. Bottle and store as you would any other vodka. Once the herbal flavor has reached your desired taste, strain the herbs from the vodka using a fine strainer or coffee filter.

    Lavender-Rosemary Infused Vodka in a glass bottle

    The Spruce / Madhumita Sathishkumar

Tips

  • Use a 1-quart (32-ounce) Mason jar or similar wide-mouthed jar for the infusion. This will make it easier to remove all of the herbs while straining. Save the original vodka bottle for the finished infusion and label it with the flavor and date.
  • This flavored vodka adds a floral touch to a variety of cocktails. The key is that you do not want to overwhelm or mask the vodka, so make sure to use it in drinks with soft flavors.
  • Use it to liven up your vodka martini or to make vodka tonic with a spring garden twist. The flavors are so light that you really cannot go wrong, just make sure you don't lose them!