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    9 Aug 6, 2010 Alcohol  |   Jump to Recipe

    Watermelon Rosemary Infused Vodka

    Watermelon rosemary infused vodka

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    My mother is in town visiting from New Jersey.  To celebrate, I am hosting a big dinner at my house for friends and family.  I have planned many events over the past several years and I have found that providing guests with signature cocktail options is always a nice, personal touch.

    Using this Armenian Cucumber Infused Vodka and this Watermelon Rosemary Infused Vodka, I will be shaking up some unique, memorable Summer cocktails that are sure to keep my guests refreshed and having a good time.  Watermelon Rosemary Infused Vodka pairs the sweetness of watermelon with the fresh, woodsy notes of rosemary.  Hopefully my mother will approve!

    Watermelon rosemary infused vodka

    Watermelon rosemary infused vodka

    Watermelon rosemary infused vodka

    Watermelon Rosemary Infused Vodka

    by Brandon Matzek
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Servings 750 ml

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups watermelon cubed (about half a medium-sized watermelon)
    • 2 springs fresh rosemary
    • 750 ml good quality vodka

    Instructions
     

    • Place cubed watermelon into a large, airtight jar.  Fill the jar with vodka to cover the cubes (about 750 ml).  Seal jar and let steep for 6 days.  On day 4, add rosemary sprigs, reseal the jar and shake.*
    • Strain the vodka into a clean jar or bottle.**  Discard watermelon and rosemary sprigs.

    Notes

    * The rosemary sprigs should only remain in the vodka for a maximum of 2 days.  If left longer, the vodka could take on an overly "woodsy" flavor (overpowering the watermelon flavor).  I tasted the vodka once before adding the sprigs and then each day after to make sure the flavor was good.
    ** You want to be certain that you strain out all of the solid materials from the vodka.  Any leftover particles will breakdown over time and have an adverse affect on the taste.  You should strain our the vodka with a fine-mesh basket strainer or a coffee filter (or both if you are worried!).  Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 months.
    Tried this recipe?Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can check it out!
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    Categories: Alcohol Tags: rosemary, vodka, watermelon

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    1. lindsay says

      August 12, 2010 at 12:31 am

      sounds delicious! what kind of cocktails do you use this in?

      Reply
    2. Brandon Matzek says

      August 13, 2010 at 1:37 pm

      @lindsay Thanks! Check out: https://www.kitchenkonfidence.com/2010/08/summer-cocktails/

      Reply
    3. Michelle says

      September 2, 2010 at 11:29 pm

      That looks amazing!

      Reply
    4. Steph says

      September 11, 2010 at 12:24 am

      I tend to enjoy a few glasses of vodka every now and then, however, the taste of vodka can become monotonous. This Watermelon Rosemary infused vodka sounds delicious! It’s extremely clever and I can’t believe I haven’t thought of it before. I definitely am going to try this recipe (and maybe youtube my experience). Tha…nk you Brandon, for coming up with such a clever idea!

      Reply
    5. Brandon Matzek says

      September 14, 2010 at 2:47 pm

      @Steph I’m looking forward to seeing that youtube video!!!!

      Reply
    6. BigFatBaker says

      April 28, 2011 at 6:17 am

      So genius. Last summer my friends and I made a vodka watermelon and just ate the watermelon but we never thought to save the vodka for fun drinks! I will definitely remember this next time. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        April 28, 2011 at 1:48 pm

        I’ve never done the whole vodka in a watermelon thing; however, I am thinking about doing it this year! Definitely save that vodka 🙂 Watermelon infused vodka is so refreshing.

        Reply
    7. himalaz says

      June 25, 2011 at 4:20 am

      Why would you discard the watermelon chunks! They sound like delicious vodka infused snacks!

      Reply
    8. Melissawinger1 says

      July 28, 2011 at 4:56 am

      I was wondering what would be a good mixer to add? Also the cucumber vodka sounds very refreshing as well. Would you infuse it the same way?

      Reply
    9. Joni says

      May 25, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      While infusing do you refrigerate it? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        May 26, 2012 at 11:17 am

        No need to refrigerate.

        Reply
    10. Julius Finch says

      June 2, 2012 at 12:55 pm

      Finally tasted the results of this recipe. We tasted the vodka alone first (Van Gogh) and didn’t particularly enjoy the flavor, so were skeptical about the results. Amazingly, it came out absolutely delicious- strong melon start, smooth mild rosemary flavors. Excellent with tonic and/or sprite. 5 stars out of 5, great recipe!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 8, 2012 at 4:53 pm

        Awesome! Thanks Julius. The infusion process usually does a great job of transforming the flavor of the vodka. I always infuse with a middle-of-the-road vodka – absolut, smirnoff, skyy or svedka. So glad you like the recipe!

        Reply

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