Infused spirits are great on their own in a Vaportini, but they can be paired beautifully with food. The recipes are some of our favorites, but the possibilities are endless, so be creative and have fun. Let us know about your creations and experiences.
General Guidelines for Infusion Recipes
- All recipes are for 3 ounces of spirits, but can be scaled up.
- Spirits should steep for at least day and up to 1 week
- Strain the infusing ingredients from the spirit before using.
- Only liquid should be used in a Vaportini to insure it can be properly cleaned.
- 70-100 proof spirits are recommended.
- Dried fruit works better than fresh fruit.
- Fresh herbs work better than dried.
- Whole spices should be used rather than ground.
- Citrus peel shouldn’t have the pith. Using a vegetable peeler accomplishes this easily.
- Vodka is a perfect neutral spirit for any infusion, but the flavors inherent in other spirits can be a great starting point to build upon.
Infusion Recipes
VaporThai
Great with Thai food,
but works with any Asian cuisine.
- 3 oz. Vodka or Gin
- 3-1/4″ slices of fresh ginger
- 1 stalk of lemongrass crushed
with the back of a knife - 3-4 leaves of Thai basil (optional)
Scifi Cosmo
Tastes like the classic cocktail.
- 3 oz. Vodka
- 1 T. Dried cranberries
- 2 large strips of lemon peel
VaporGroni
Tastes like the classic Negroni. This doesn’t need to be steeped for more than 30 minutes. |
- 1 ¼ oz. Gin
- 1 ¼ oz. Campari
- ¼ oz. Sweet Vermouth
- 1 piece of orange peel
Lemon Herb
This infusion pairs well with
seafood (we loved this with seared scallops).
- 3 oz. Vodka
- 2 large strips of lemon peel
- 2-3 sprigs of tarragon*
*Basil or rosemary can be
substituted for the tarragon, or try all 3.
VaporTea
This works with any herbal tea.
- 3 oz. Vodka or Gin
- 1 Jasmine tea bag
- 1 piece of lemon peel
Collintini
A twist on a Tom Collins
- 3 oz. Gin
- 1 piece lemon peel
- 1 small piece of ginger
- 1 slice of apple
Smokey Apple Tastes like autumn.
- 2 oz. Blended Scotch
- 1 oz. Apple Schnapps
- 1 apple slice
- 1 splash of bitter
VaporTiki
Perfect on a summer day.
- 1 ½ oz. Dark Rum
- 1 ½ oz. Light Rum
- 1 large piece of orange peel
- 1 piece of lime peel
- 2 pieces of dried pineaplle
- 1 piece of dried mango or papaya
Dark and Vapory
- 3 oz. Dark Rum
- ½” piece of fresh ginger
- 2 pieces of lime peel
Atlantis Vacation
Paper umbrella optional.
- 1 ½ oz. Light Rum
- 1 ½ oz. Coconut Rum
- ¼ oz. Blue Curacao
- 2 pieces of dried pineapple
- 1 piece of lime peel
BangkokTini
Incredibly flavorful.
- 1 ½ oz. Light Rum
- 1 ½ oz. Coconut Rum
- 5 Thai basil leaves
- 5 Mint sprigs
- 5 Cilantro sprigs
- ½” piece of fresh ginger
- 2 pieces of lime peel
Vaportini Pomelo
Sweet spices and citrus make
for an interesting combination.
- 3 oz. Anejo Tequila
- 3 cloves
- ½ cinnamon stick
- 2 pieces of lime peel
- 2 pieces of grapefruit peel
Mexican Summer
Savory and flavorful.
- 3 oz. Tequila
- 5 Basil leaves
- 2 slices of jalapeno pepper
- 2 large pieces of cucumber peel
- 2 pieces of lime peel
Fiestas Patrias
The scotch brings out a deeper and
slightly smokey flavor in the Tequila.
- 2 oz. Tequila
- 1 oz. Single Malt Scotch
- 1 piece of lime peel
- 1 piece of orange peel
- 2 pieces of dried pineapple
Mojilo
A twist on a classic Mojito.
- 3 oz. Tequila
- 3 mint sprigs
- 2 pieces of lime peel
- ½” piece of vanilla bean
VaporToddy
Perfect on a cold winter night.
- 3 oz. Irish Whiskey
- 2 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 1 piece of lemon peel
- 1 large piece of orange peel
VaporToddy 2
An alternative to the VaporToddy.
- 2 oz. Whiskey
- 1 oz. Dark Rum
- 1 piece of lemon peel
- 1 slice of apple
- ½” piece of fresh ginger
- 1 splash of bitters
VaporJulep
Not only for Derby Day.
- 3 oz. Bourbon
- 3 sprigs of fresh mint
- 2 large piece of lemon peel
VaporCherry
This is simple but delicious
with chocolate desserts. The soaked cherries make a wonderful garnish.
- 3 oz. Brandy, Cognac or Bourbon
- 1 T. dried cherries
Blade Runner
A twist on a Manhattan.
- 3 oz. Blended Scotch
- ¼ oz. Sweet Vermouth
- 6 dried cherries
- 1 piece of orange peel
- 1 piece of lemon peel
RyeTini
Delicious complex flavors. |
- 2 oz. Rye Whiskey
- 1 oz. Aperol
- 3 sprigs of mint
- 1 piece of orange peel
- 1 piece of lemon peel
Rosemary’s Vaportini
- 3 oz. Gin
- 1 large piece of grapefruit peel
- 1 sprig rosemary