Kit-Kat vodka infusion

One of my favorite candy bars is the Kit-Kat.  (I really wish I could get the Japanese version flavored with cherry blossom!)  That's correct; I took some of these . . .

. . . and added vodka.  The result after sitting 48 hours was not pretty.

Still, my original test tasted wonderful, so I made this larger batch to confirm.  Here is how I made it:

• Take 2 standard-size Kit-Kat bars.
• Break them apart into a wide-mouth mason jar.
• Pour over them 16 fluid ounces (2 cups) of vodka.
• Vacuum seal the jar.
• Place in a cool, dark place, like a kitchen cabinet.
• After 24 hours, shake jar.
• After another 24 hours, strain through a gold mesh coffee filter.

It is my belief that the vacuum sealer promotes a faster infusion.  If you do not own a wide-mouth jar vacuum sealer, you can probably achieve the same results by allowing the jar to sit for a longer period of time.  The amount of time is totally based on your taste preferences.  I have actually found that a 48-hour infusion imparts a bitter aftertaste.  Next time, I will reduce the amount of time.&nbps; This time, however, this is what the infusion looks like after straining.

There are still sediments floating around in the vodka infusion, but next time I will use the freezing technique to see if that makes a clearer end product.  For now, I am looking forward to sipping this over the weekend.

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