Sweet, woody rooibos and its honey-tinged relative honeybush blend beautifully with spices, citrus, berries, chocolate and cream. Likewise, this easy rooibos-infused vodka recipe make a great base for a range of cocktails!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 hours
Total Time: 12 hours, 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 750 mL neutral-tasting vodka (a.k.a. "a fifth")
- 6 level tablespoons good quality rooibos or honeybush (You can use flavored rooibos / honeybush if you want, but unflavored versions are more versatile for mixing into cocktails.)
- Simple syrup (optional, to taste)
Preparation:
- Using a funnel, guide the rooibos / honeybush into the bottle of vodka.
- Replace the cap of the bottle and shake well.
- Steep for about 12 hours, or to taste.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer and funnel into a different bottle. If you plan to add simple syrup, use a larger bottle. If desired, filter a second time with cheesecloth.
- Discard the rooibos / honeybush. Add simple syrup to the vodka if desired.
- Serve straight, on the rocks or as a base for more complex cocktails.
Makes about ten two-ounce servings or about 20 two-ounce servings.
