Hope this turns out.

[Doc_Lobster]

My attempt at bacon green chile infused vodka (I threw a little garlic in there for good measure).

One thing I am not sure about is how I should store it while it is "brewing" and for how long. I have looked at a bunch of different recipes, some say to keep it in the fridge, some just in a cool dark place. Some say for 5 days, some a week, some 3 weeks.

What would you do?

[vicky]

That sounds good! Usually when making infused alcohols it ranges between 5 days to 2 weeks in a cool dark place. The longer you let it sit, the better it is.

[MWOS]

Keep in fridge, taste in a week. If it's not strong enough, repeat tasting at weekly intervals until it is suitable.

[Doc_Lobster]

Feb 17, 2013 14:40:25 GMT -5 jjwritergirl said:

No advice, but what are you planning to use it for? I am intrigued.

Best Bloody Mary Ever.

[Doc_Lobster]

Feb 17, 2013 14:40:59 GMT -5 MWOS said:

Keep in fridge, taste in a week. If it's not strong enough, repeat tasting at weekly intervals until it is suitable.

Probably the best thing to do.

[Jalapeñomel]

I live it on the counter for about a month. I also think that putting it in a glass jar does a better job keeping all the flavors in.


You are going to have some delicious bloody marys!

[pursemeatballs]

Feb 17, 2013 14:40:59 GMT -5 MWOS said:

Keep in fridge, taste in a week. If it's not strong enough, repeat tasting at weekly intervals until it is suitable.

This. With the bacon in there, I'd want it in the fridge. Not that the alcohol wouldn't kill everything, but just to be safe.

I hope your vodka turns out better than my stupid Pinterest orange-infused vinegar that I let set for 2 weeks.

ETA: You're a genius. Bloody Marys are my drink! So tasty.

[Doc_Lobster]

I didn't have a jar big enough, so I put it in that glass container. I did worry a little bit about all of that exposed surface area, do you think that will matter?

[Jalapeñomel]

Feb 17, 2013 14:44:03 GMT -5 Doc_Lobster said:

I didn't have a jar big enough, so I put it in that glass container. I did worry a little bit about all of that exposed surface area, do you think that will matter?

I don't know, but I'm sure it will be fine. 

[Doc_Lobster]

I guess there is only one way to find out! lol