Well my little fluffy white friend, I'd like to introduce you to my very transparent sidekick, meet Vodka!
This is another American dream that is just simply not available in the UK, but one that I can definitely replicate......or at least try to recreate!
I have read a few reviews about the commercially produced flavours and these do not seem to have received great press! One aspect I'd agree with is that it is very much like a Vanilla infusion......however, this turned out far better than my infusion with vanilla pods, a lot lighter, and much better for mixing up tasty drinks!
Ingredients
500ml Vodka (Remember! Try not to buy the most cheapest brand on the market!)
5 Jumbo Marshmallows (Or you could make do with around 10 regular sized ones if you're too scared to go large!)
That's It!!
You're also going to need:
Kebab Skewers
An Air Tight Bottle/ Jar
A Fine Mesh Sieve / Coffee Filter Papers
Only a few days to wait on this one!
Method of Madness
Skewer up your mallows and get that fire (or hob) ROARING!
Try not to burn the marshmallows, you'll have to eat those ones (Oh what a shame!) - No one wants a charcoal infused martini!
Lightly toast each fluffy cloud of goo over the flames until the entire marshmallow is all lovely and golden brown.
Pass the skewers to your hired help to hold, whilst you grab the vodka, and pour in to wide-necked jar or bottle.
As each mallow is finished, drop it in to the jar, and watch the fun begin!
Within seconds, it magically fizzes and disappears.....Kapooosh!
In my version there were a few floaters that didn't dissolve and so I left these to infuse for a few days, with a daily swirl-shake.
Party Morning - Use a fine sieve or filter paper to separate the infused vodka from any remaining mallow, and bottle up for later!
Tips
It's not rocket science, if you need tips for this one, then maybe you should just concentrate on infusing water with squash!
(Just kidding, of course, if you're struggling, then leave me a note and I'll do my best to help you reach mallow paradise)
Suggestions
I'd love to hear what cocktails or foods you have created with this infusion, here's what we had last night:
- 2pt Toasted Marshmallow Vodka, 2pt Toffoc Vodka, good squeeze of lime, all shaken up with ice and strained in to a martini glass. It's strong, it's sweet, and it's full of fun.....every woman's secret fantasy?
- Looking for a longer version? Simply pour over ice, add more lime, and top with Lemonade!
- Just pour it over ice cream, it's nearly Summer!
Until next time folks.....
Thanks for stopping by!
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