Spiced Apple Vodka

Ingredients

• 3 Apples (different varieties with one being Granny Smith); peeled, cored and chopped into large pieces
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks (3 ½ long)
• 5 Cardamom Pods
• ½ Vanilla Bean, slit vertically
• 10 Allspice Berries
• ¼ teaspoon Dried Orange Peel
• 1 Whole Nutmeg, shaved (grated on each side to expose the layer under the outer pod)
• 4 cups Vodka (unflavored)
• Printable Gift Tags

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a large (6 cups or more) jar with lid. Seal and place in a dark, cool location for 5 days. Swirl the jar once daily to mix ingredients.
2. Strain the infused vodka through a sieve to remove the large ingredients. Strain a second time through cheesecloth or a clean coffee filter to remove any smaller spice particles.