Strawberry Bliss

Ingredients

  • Ripe sweet strawberries, washed and hulled
  • Bright yellow lemons – cut into wedges (6-8 per lemon)
  • 10:1 ratio strawberry to lemon wedge
  • Vodka

Description

  1. In a glass jar, container or beverage dispenser arrange the strawberries and lemon wedges in cool pattern around the outside.
  2. Inside pack with strawberries.
  3. Fill to cover the strawberries and lemons with vodka. Let sit on top of fridge or other warm place for 3 weeks.
  4. The result should be a syrupy vodka mix with a touch of freshness of lemon to offset the sweetness of the strawberries.

Serving suggestions

  • Puree strawberries, strain for seeds, mix with berry sugar and Berry Bliss or add to favourite strawberry recipe
  • Mix infused vodka with chilled sparkling wine, garnish with strawberry
  • Add to desserts, i.e. replace the rum in trifle, add a touch to reduced balsamic glaze and drizzle over fresh strawberries
  • Drizzle Bliss over ice cream and other rich chocolate desserts for an adult decadent dessert
  • Drink on the rocks or with soda or iced water on the deck in the sunshine for a calorie light summer beverage – Bliss!