Citrus Rosemary Cocktail Infusion Kit
Making your own cocktail infusion kits is a fun way to level up your home bar or put together a thoughtful gift for a cocktail-loving friend. With just a few simple ingredients and a low-temp oven, you can create beautiful, aromatic blends that turn basic spirits into infused mixers full of citrus and herb flavor.
These kits are great because you can prep several at once, they don’t need to be refrigerated, and they make mixing a good drink almost effortless. Once infused, the alcohol is ready to be turned into cocktails in minutes. Plus, they look gorgeous packed in jars or bags with a little tag.
Helpful Tips
- Slice your citrus evenly to ensure they dry at the same rate and don’t burn.
- Keep the dried fruit vibrant by not over or under baking them. You want them fully dried but not browned or soft.
- Let the rosemary air dry for best texture, or use the oven for speed, but keep it brief to avoid burning.
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Citrus Rosemary Cocktail Infusion Kit
These Citrus Rosemary Cocktail Infusion Kits are great because you can prep several at once, they don’t need to be refrigerated, and they make mixing a good drink almost effortless.
Ingredients
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 4-8 rosemary sprigs dried
- 8 small pieces ginger dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. You might need 2 to accommodate all the slices.
- Lay the citrus slices and ginger on a baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Dry them in the oven for about 2 to 3 hours, flipping halfway through. They should be dry but still vibrant in color.
- For the rosemary, you can set the sprigs out on a plate and let them dry for 2-3 days or you can add them to the baking sheet and dehydrate for 30 minutes.
- Once the fruit is fully dried, add 1-2 slices/pieces of each to 4 bags.
- Decorate the bag with a ribbon and add some identifying tags. We suggest one tag that gives the info of what is contained in the bag and how to infuse the spirits, plus one tag with 2 cocktail options.
To use the infusion kit:
- Fill the jar with 8 ounces (makes 4 drinks) of your preferred spirit (vodka, gin, or bourbon). Let it infuse at room temperature for 1-2 days. Follow the included recipes to make either a Citrus Rosemary Spritz or a Rosemary Citrus Old Fashioned.
Cocktail Ideas to Include:
- Citrus Rosemary Spritz (vodka/gin)2 ounces infused vodka or ginounces sparkling water or tonicSqueeze of fresh citrusGarnish with a rosemary spring
- Rosemary Citrus Old Fashioned (bourbon)2 ounces infused bourbon1/2 ounce simple syrupDash of bittersStir and serve over ice with an orange twist
Notes
- You can also use a dehydrator or air fryer with a dehydrate mode to dry the citrus.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.4mg
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