Infused: Ginger Gin and Rosemary/Berry Vodka

A few months ago gin mules started popping up on bar menus and I couldn't resist. I freaking love all things ginger and the mules inspired me to infuse some delicious gin with ginger. In the second bottle I wanted to try my hand in emulating one of my favorites from Boston. There was an awesome restaurant near my old job called Silvertone. They make this amazing raspberry vodka from scratch. Each time the flavor is different and more delicious than the last.

This vodka will not be as good as Silvertone (ha!), but it will be very very tasty. The best part is that the flavor becomes more intense as the liquor sits with the ingredients. 

It’s super simple to make and would be a great last minute gift for fathers day, if your dad enjoys a mixed drink. You can switch up the flavors to match your taste. 

I had leftover paint sample papers, which turned out to be perfect for bottle labels. 

Enjoy!

Ingredients

Ginger Gin

• Gin
• Zest of two limes
• 1/4 cup sugar or to taste
• About a 3” piece of ginger diced and peeled 

Use as little or as much ginger as you want. Over time the flavor will get more intense, you can always add more. 

Rosemary/Berry Vodka

• Frozen or fresh berries
• 1/4 cup sugar or to taste
• 3 sprigs rosemary

Remixing a Kitchen Staple: DIY Paint Dipped Wooden Spoons

Remixing a Kitchen Staple: Wooden Spoons

I am a pop of color super fan. When I saw these on Etsy I knew I had to remix them. I've amassed quite a selection of sample house paints from Home Depot which I used to complete this project.

A few things before you get started: Keep paint away from the parts that will be near your food. You can add a food safe shellac top coat if you want, but I would recommend hand washing and still keeping paint away from the parts food will touch.

Let's get to it.

Things you will need

Spoons of your choice
Paint 
Finishing gloss (optional)
Painters Tape (optional)
Paint Brush 

Tape off where you want the paint to end.

Dip/paint spoons or a little of both. 

Get creative with paint options.

 Dry the the spoons on a baking sheet on top of a small long box.

 

They will take at least a full day to dry, but I would let them sit for a bit longer to make sure that everything is completely dry. I definitely impatiently checked the spoons and had to repaint. 

Tada! 

I'm in love with the finish product, let me know if you try it out.

Gift Ideas 
This would be a great addition to a gift basket. You can customize them for many occasions. 

• Wedding gift: Suit and dress themed spoons.
• House warming: Color scheme or food themed (citrus, veggies, etc.).
• Greek Inspired: Paint them using fraternity or sorority colors.