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Strawberry infused tequila

By Layla Pujol 9 Comments

Easy homemade recipe for strawberry infused tequila with easy instructions on how to prepare your own homemade strawberry infused tequila.

Strawberry infused tequila

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Making your own strawberry infused tequila (or any other alcohol) is very easy and simply requires a little bit of patience, as in a few days of waiting for the flavors of the fruit to infuse the alcohol. The strawberry infused tequila can be used as a base for cocktails, like this strawberry margarita, or it can also be sipped on as is. And yes, if you’re at the stage of life where you can still handle shots, it makes for great shots.

Strawberry infused liqueur

I used sliced strawberries to make this infused tequila, but you can also use whole strawberries – the alcohol is strong enough to suck out all the strawberry essence. The process of making strawberry infused tequila is similar to a fun science experiment – for adults. You will see how the color and flavor of the tequila changes from one day to another. I let the tequila infuse for 3 days, but it could also be ready to go in just 2 days. You can taste it after day 2 and decide if it needs another day or if you’re satisfied with the taste.

Strawberry tequila
Strawberry infused tequila

Strawberry infused tequila

Recipe for strawberry infused tequila with easy instructions on how to prepare your own homemade strawberry infused tequila.
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Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Fusion, Latin, Mexican
Keyword: Infused tequila, Strawberry, Strawberry infused tequila, Tequila
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Infusion time: 3 days
Servings: 1 liter of strawberry tequila

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of strawberries washed and hulled
  • 1 liter ~4 cups of tequila

Instructions

  • Cut the strawberries into slices, you can also cut them in quarters or halves.
  • Place the strawberries in a large glass jar, that has a tight lid, and pour the tequila over the strawberries.
  • Close the jar and let the strawberries infuse the tequila for about 3 days. You can check the taste on day 2 and see if it needs more time.
  • Once the tequila has the desired strawberry flavor, strain and remove the strawberries (discard them). Pour the tequila into an empty glass bottle and use as in cocktails or for sipping/shots.

Notes

If tequila isn’t your thing, feel free to use rum/vodka/pisco/cachaca/aguardiente/grappa or your choice of alcohol
How to make strawberry infused tequila

Step by step preparation photos for homemade strawberry infused tequila

Fresh strawberries
Slice the strawberries
Pour the tequila over the strawberries
Let the strawberry tequila infusion rest for 2-3 days
Once the tequila is infused you can strain out the strawberries
Use the strawberry tequila for cocktails or for sipping
Homemade strawberry infused tequila
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Filed Under: Basics, Cinco de Mayo, Cocktails, Drinks, Fruits, Latin America, Mexico, Strawberry

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  1. Tara says

    December 29, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    Can you use frozen strawberries?

    Reply
    • Layla Pujol says

      December 30, 2020 at 10:30 am

      I haven’t tried frozen strawberries, but I’ve used dried fruit and it works very well. However with dried fruit you should let it infuse for longer (2-4 weeks).

      Reply
  2. Lori says

    May 8, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    What is the shelf life?

    It’s alcohol, so it has a very long shelf life. I still have a little leftover from last year and it’s fine to use, but it does start to lose the infused flavor and color after a few months. So, for the best quality I would use within a month or two (some people keep it refrigerated or in the freezer to preserve the flavor).

    Reply
  3. Omar says

    April 15, 2014 at 2:17 am

    Just made some! Just have to make time for a taste test.

    Reply
  4. barbara h says

    March 3, 2014 at 8:01 am

    Does it have to be stored in the fridge after strained and bottled????

    Reply
    • Layla Pujol says

      March 3, 2014 at 9:31 am

      No, can be kept at room temperature.

      Reply
  5. Mary K says

    February 27, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Do you find it’s better (or faster) to let the tequila infuse at room temperature or in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Layla Pujol says

      February 27, 2014 at 11:26 am

      Room temperature is probably better.

      Reply
      • Mary K says

        February 27, 2014 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks! Can’t wait to give it a try!

        Reply

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