Make Peeps Vodka
Peeps are a delicious Easter treat, but you can also enjoy them in your favorite mixed drink — by making Peeps-infused vodka! Here's how to make a sugary, marshmallow-flavored infusion
Contents
Steps
Cold Refrigerator Infusion
- Buy a 10-count package of Peeps. For one bottle of vodka, you'll need around 10 peeps.
- If you only want to make a half-bottle, buy a 5-count package instead.
- Make sure all of your Peeps are the same color — that way, your vodka will be one bright, beautiful color instead of a muddier mix!
- Pour the vodka into a large jar. You don't need particularly expensive vodka for this to work — a mid-range brand is fine.
- A jar with a lid is best. If you don't have one, though, you can simply cover the top with aluminium foil or plastic wrap.
- If you don't have a large jar, use a big mixing bowl instead.
- Keep the bottle — you'll be using it again later!
- Place the Peeps in the vodka. Make sure that they're fully submerged in the liquid.
- Allow the vodka to steep in the fridge for three to four days. You should see the sugar coating start to dissolve fairly quickly; the marshmallow center will take longer, though.
- Strain the vodka. Put a funnel into the original vodka bottle, and line it with a coffee filter or paper towel. Pour the Peeps-vodka mix into the funnel slowly, so that the vodka will separate from the leftover marshmallow bits.
- You might need more than one filter to do this.
- Serve and enjoy!
Hot Dishwasher Infusion
- Buy a 5-count package of Peeps. For this method, you'll be making a half-bottle of Peeps vodka. This is because you'll be placing the Peeps directly into the vodka bottle, and their marshmallow goodness takes up a lot of room.
- Make sure all of your Peeps are the same color — that way, your vodka will be one bright, beautiful color instead of a muddier mix!
- Pour half of the vodka into another container. You could do half plain, half Peeps-infused. Or, use the other half for the refrigerator method (above).
- Tear the Peeps into smaller pieces. They don't have to be miniature, just small enough for you to get them into the vodka bottle.
- For less mess, freeze the Peeps, then cut them into pieces with a slicing knife.
- Put the Peeps into the vodka bottle. You might need to use the end of a wooden spoon to push everything into the bottle.
- Make sure the Peeps are covered. If you have any room leftover once they're all in, pour back some of the vodka you set aside in Step 2.
- Reseal the bottle. Put the cap back on, making sure to twist it as tightly as possible.
- Put the bottle in the dishwasher, and run a cycle. The hot water will melt the sugary Peeps and speed up the infusion process.
- Shake the bottle. When you take the vodka out of the dishwasher, shake it to make sure it's evenly mixed.
- Strain the vodka (optional). You don't have to do this step — you could simply pour your drinks out of the vodka, and count any marshmallow globs as a garnish. If you would like to strain it, though, here's how:
- Pour the vodka into a bowl. If there are some Peeps bits left behind, don't worry!
- Rinse out the bottle.
- Put a funnel in the bottle. Use a coffee filter or a paper towel for a filter.
- Pour the vodka from the bowl into the funnel. Be aware that this process might require more than one filter.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tips
- For a stunning Easter cocktail array, do a few different bottles of Peeps vodka in different colors.
- If you don't have a funnel, use a colander to strain the vodka into a bowl. Then pour the bowl back into the bottle.
- In terms of flavor, there isn't much difference between different colors of Peeps — they'll all taste slightly sugary with a hint of marshmallow.
Warnings
- Drink responsibly, and know your limits. Do not drink and drive.
Things You'll Need
- Vodka (half or full bottle)
- Peeps (5- or 10-count)
- Funnel or colander
- Filter (coffee filter or paper towel)
- Large bowl
- Plastic wrap or aluminium foil
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