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I know, infusing vodka at home is  nothing new, but it is new to me and it has been quite an adventure!  To begin my vodka-infusing journey I began to experiment with savory  herbs, specifically, rosemary, thyme and sage. All you need is to follow a few steps and in no time you will be creating stylish cocktails with depth of flavor and flair.

Biergarten Sage

This past weekend I took a bottle of homemade biergarten (beer garden) sage-infused vodka out of the freezer and stared at it for a long moment.  What does one do with sage vodka anyway?  After searching for cocktail recipes I found that many feature sage as an ingredient, but not many actually showcase sage-infused vodka and especially vodka infused with biergarten sage.

Since I tend to lean toward non-sweet drinks I decided to experience sage vodka very simply and enjoy it martini-style.  Typically, martinis are stirred not shaken, but I found that the sage vodka didn’t become cloudy when shaken vigorously with ice and a little lemon juice.

Biergarten Sage Martini

If you love the taste of dirty martinis I think you will enjoy the taste of sage vodka.

• squeeze of fresh lemon juice 
• 2 oz homemade sage-infused vodka 
• Garnish- sage flowers, sage leaf, lemon twist

Fill shaker with ice, squeeze in fresh lemon juice.  Add vodka and shake until very cold.  Strain cocktail into a small chilled martini glass.  Add garnish.

Have you made your own vodka infusions?  If so, I’d love to hear about what you have made and various cocktail recipes! 

TIPS: Store vodka and martini glasses in the freezer.