15-Minute Homemade Strawberry Vodka Martini
Infuse fresh strawberries in vodka for 3-7 days to create a vibrant strawberry vodka base. Combine with vermouth and ice, shake or stir until chilled, then strain into a prepared martini glass. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice for an elegant cocktail with intense berry flavor.
Ingredients
- 6 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 8 oz vodka
- 1 oz vermouthdry vermouthequalaperitif
use if sweeter profile not desired
- 4 oz strawberry vodka
- ice
- 1 slice strawberry
Instructions
- 1
Fill a 1-pint jar with chopped strawberries.
- 2
Cover strawberries with vodka, seal the jar, and refrigerate to infuse for 3-7 days.
- 3
Strain out and discard the strawberries.
- 4
Swirl vermouth inside a martini glass to coat.
- 5
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add strawberry vodka.
- 6
Close the shaker and shake for about 30 seconds, or stir for 15-20 seconds until chilled.
- 7
Strain the chilled vodka into the prepared martini glass.
- 8
Garnish with a strawberry slice and serve immediately.
Tips
Longer infusion time (closer to 7 days) yields more intense strawberry flavor.
Shake for a lighter, aerated texture; stir for a silkier mouthfeel.
Good to Know
Infused strawberry vodka keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks; prepared martini should be served immediately.
Prepare strawberry vodka infusion 3-7 days in advance and refrigerate. Prepare martini glass with vermouth just before serving.
Serve immediately after straining into prepared glass, while vodka is chilled.
Common Mistakes
Do not shake longer than 30 seconds to avoid over-dilution from melting ice.
Do not discard strawberry vodka infusion prematurely; longer infusion develops fuller flavor.
Substitutions
use if sweeter profile not desired