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Borscht vodka

Vibrant beetroot lends a deep purple colour to this infused vodka.

  • makes

    1 litre

  • prep

    15 minutes

  • difficulty

    Easy

makes

1 litre

serves

preparation

15

minutes

difficulty

Easy

level

Can't decide if you want soup or vodka? Now you can have both! 

Ingredients

  • 100 g beetroot
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • juice and grated rind from 1 lemon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 750 ml vodka
Infusing time: 1 week

Instructions

Peel and grate the beetroot and transfer to a 1-litre lidded jar. Add the honey, lemon juice, lemon rind, and bay leaf, then add all of the vodka. Shake to combine and leave in a cool place for about 5 days to infuse, shaking the jar daily. Strain and transfer to a bottle.

Photography by Lucy Alcorn.

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Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.

Can't decide if you want soup or vodka? Now you can have both! 


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Published 26 July 2023 11:44am
By Adam Liaw
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