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Pineapple-Mint Vodka

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Pineapple-Mint Vodka

"Spirits are delicious when infused with fresh fruit. Vodka is like a blank canvas—it will take on the flavor of whatever you add to it." —Mary-Frances Heck, test kitchen director

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1 pineapple
750-milliliter bottle vodka
2 mint sprigs

Preparation

  1. Peel and slice 1 pineapple. Combine in a large jar with one 750-milliliter bottle vodka and 2 mint sprigs. Let sit for at least 8 hours and up to 3 days (the flavor will grow stronger the longer it sits). Strain. Muddle strained-out pineapple and mint for drinks if desired.

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