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An icy cold shot of fir tip vodka
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Fir Tip Vodka

Learn how to make Douglas fir tip-infused vodka, with flavor notes of pine & citrus and a lovely green hue!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Author: Karie

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tightly packed fresh conifer tips (fir, spruce, pine, or hemlock)
  • 1 750ml bottle good-quality vodka

Instructions

  • Pick through the fir tips, removing any that are damaged or pest-ridden. Remove the papery casings.
  • Purée the fir tips with a cup or so of vodka in a food processor, blending until fir tips are broken down, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour this mixture into a clean glass jar. Add a bit more vodka to the food processor and blend again for a few seconds to pick up any leftover bits of fir tips. Add to the jar, topping with any remaining vodka.
  • Put a lid on the jar and give it a good shake. Put the fir tip vodka in the refrigerator and allow to infuse until well-flavored, about a week. Try to remember to shake the jar at least once a day while it's infusing.
  • Strain the infused vodka into a clean jar using multiple layers of cheesecloth, a jelly bag, butter muslin, or a coffee filter. You can repeat the straining process as needed to remove any solids. Discard the fir tip solids.
  • Store the fir tip vodka in the freezer until ready to use.

Notes

This recipe has been adapted from Connie Green's recipe in her beautiful book, The Wild Table.
Store fir tip vodka in the freezer.