25 Tempting Homemade Liqueurs and Infusions! (2024)

A collection of 25 delicious homemade liqueurs and infusions. Fruity infused vodkas, spicy infused gins, heavenly infused bourbon, holiday liqueurs and so much more!

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25 Homemade Liqueurs and Infusions

I was organizing the categories, when I realized that I had 25 homemade liqueurs and infused alcohol recipes! 25! I decided I needed to gather them up all one post for you!

I have everything from fruity vodkas, lavender infused gin, spicy tequila and a winter solstice brew.

There are holiday treats like cranberry liqueur, homemade apple pie moonshine and candy cane vodka!

These make great gifts for your foodie and co*cktail loving friends, just make sure and make enough to keep some for yourself!

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This Cranberry Liqueur is made every year at our house. The deep red color turns every co*cktail into a festive co*cktail and the sweet tart flavor is divine. So pretty when bottled and given as a gift.

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In just about two weeks time, you can have this heavenly vanilla infused rum. So good in coffee and hot chocolate!

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When I couldn't find any Creme de Mure at my local liquor stores, I made my own blackberry liqueur. My blackberries had quite a bit of red in them (it was later in the season) so my liqueur didn't turn as deep purple as it would have if I'd made it with early season blackberries. It still tastes amazing!

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All it takes is about an hour to make this delightful apple pie moonshine! It's your dessert and after dinner co*cktail all in one!

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Ready in about a day, you won't believe how infusing vodka with pears, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves makes this tasty spiced pear liqueur.

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I'm sure you know a bourbon lover that would love this cherry infused bourbon. Wait till you taste the amazing old fashioneds that you can make with this!

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First of all just look at these gorgeous glasses that I found at the World's Largest Yard Sale! I think I paid a dollar each! They were perfect for this homemade kahlua coffee liqueur. So easy, so delicious and ready in about 2 weeks, so get started now!

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One of my favorite ways to preserve the fleeting season for berries is by infusing alcohol! In this case, this gorgeous fruity raspberry infused vodka is so delicious! Turns every co*cktail into a pretty pink color!

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Turn vodka into a rich and decadent chocolate liqueur in less than two weeks! Perfect for spiking coffee and hot chocolate and it's great in an espresso martini!

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Sure you could make your Bloody Mary with regular vodka, or you could make it celery black pepper vodka. I think the choice is obvious, don't you? Ready in about 3-5 days.

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Another one of our most popular liqueur recipes is this Homemade Limoncello! Just look at that gorgeous color! No artificial colors or flavors, it's all pure lemon!

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This Chamomile Pear Infused Vodka is so delightful! Pear with a hint of floral. Makes an amazing martini.

25 Tempting Homemade Liqueurs and Infusions! (14)We love ginger liqueur so much, we make two versions! One is Vodka Based and one is Infused Brandy. They are both delicious. We use the vodka based in lighter co*cktails and the brandy version in warmer, richer co*cktails.

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Soft and floral rose infused vodka is always popular around Valentine's Day, but we drink it year round.

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Hands down the most popular recipe on my blog and with good reason! This Winter Solstice Brew is a heavenly infused brandy. Citrus and spice and all things nice!

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Sure you could have a regular margarita. Or you could have one made with Pineapple Jalapeño Infused Tequila. I think you'll make the right choice.

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Yes, you can buy store bought hazelnut liqueur. But it's not as good as this homemade. I promise. This is so good.

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If the Winter Solstice Brew is my most popular post in the winter, this lavender infused gin is the most popular year round. It is so elegant. I like to sip it chilled in the most delicious martini!

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A favorite around our house, we love sipping this Homemade Cherry Liqueur all year long. It's also great drizzled over ice cream!

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I usually have a gin and tonic on Monday evenings, it's what helps get me through a Monday. Last week my husband surprised me with a vodka tonic instead made with this blackberry infused vodka! It was so fruity and good, just what a Monday needed!

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This Homemade Orange Liqueur is the one that gets used the most in our house. We love it in margaritas!

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I admit it, I love gin. It's my liquor of choice. When it's Spicy Cucumber Infused Gin it's over the top good!! I love to sip it chilled in the summer for the best martini!

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In about an hour you can have this minty Candy Cane Vodka!! Try a little in hot chocolate, pour it on ice cream or add a little to your co*cktails to make them so festive!

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Last, but not least is Watermelon Infused Tequila. I know!! You can only imagine how amazing the margaritas are with this tequila.

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FAQs

What are the methods of making liqueurs? ›

The Three Methods of Liqueur Production

The three basic methods employed for extracting flavors in liqueur production are percolation, maceration, and distillation.

How long does it take to infuse liquor with fruit? ›

Infuse for 3 to 5 days: Shake the jar of fruit and vodka daily. You'll see the vodka gradually take on the color of the fruit. Taste it after 3 days and continue infusing to your liking. Most fruit vodkas are finished in 3 to 5 days, but you can continue infusing the vodka for longer.

How do you rapid infuse liquor? ›

The basic procedure is as follows: In a clean iSi cream whipper, combine a spirit and a flavorful solid ingredient, cut into pieces to expose a lot of surface area, and seal the whipper snugly. Then insert a nitrous oxide cartridge, charge the whipper, and shake it.

What is the best alcohol to make a liqueur? ›

Most homemade liqueurs start with vodka. This spirit is an ideal base for liqueurs because it's colorless and flavorless, making it the perfect blank canvas. Start by creating some of the most popular liqueur flavors, like coffee, amaretto, and Irish cream — they all rely on vodka for their kick.

Can you make liqueur at home? ›

Did you know that you can many liqueurs at home? From fruity peach and cranberry liqueurs to bar essentials like amaretto and Irish cream, there is a great variety of homemade liqueur recipes to choose from. Many liqueurs require just a few things: an alcohol base, flavoring ingredients, and simple syrup.

What are the main ingredients in liqueurs? ›

The base of a liqueur is a distilled spirit, commonly vodka, rum, or brandy. To this, sugar or syrup is added to give it its signature sweetness. What truly sets each liqueur apart, though, is the flavours. Ingredients can range from fruits, nuts, and chocolates to exotic herbs, spices, and botanicals.

What are the best things to infuse liquor with? ›

Sweet baking spices are a good place to start. Cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cacao nibs, star anise, lemon zest, orange zest, lime zest, lavender buds, and vanilla beans are top picks for making sweeter infused spirits. Don't forget about spices we often associate with savory flavors.

How to infuse herbs into liquor? ›

Pour in alcohol of your choice, seal jar tightly, and shake. Label jar with herbs, alcohol, and measurements used. Store in a cool, dark place and shake daily for the duration of infusing time. Depending on the herb(s) used, begin tasting at day 2 (unless infusing those hot peppers I mentioned above).

What are the four methods for adding flavors to a spirit or liqueur? ›

There are in fact many ways to flavor a spirit. A mixologist or master distiller will flavor a spirit in one of five ways: Compounding, Distillation, Maceration, Infusion or Percolation. Compounding is achieved by adding artificial or natural flavors to a spirit after distillation.

How much glycerine do you add to liqueur? ›

Typically, 5 mls per litre gives a good result. Remember, you can always add more.

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