I have quite the reputation among and far beyond my circles for both my adoration and exquisite palate when it comes to fine wine.
I have a nose.
I have a sense.
And I have a bit of knowledge.
Equipped with all those great things, I also seem to have a radar for the most expensive things in life…EVERYTHING.
Anyway, I’m not much to consume and imbibe on anything else outside of fine wine. I just enjoy the sensation of the fermented fusions – the intricacies and depths of aroma, texture, bouquet, color, and finish, I feel as though I’d rather not waste my time or my palate.
For Christmas this year, though, I decided to expound a bit, though, on my creativity in the kitchen as well as on my patronage at my favorite Wine Gallery. – Thankfully they sell just a few things other than wine…
I wanted something utterly unique, simply playful, and absolutely unforgettable.
Flavored Vodka Shots
Red Chile-Coriander-Lime
and
Vanilla Cardamom
Makes 12 1 oz. shots (6 of each flavor)
12 oz. 80 proof vodka
12-18 whole coriander seeds
1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced
peel of 1 lime, thinly sliced (no pith!) into 6 pieces
6 whole cardamom pods
1 small vanilla bean, cut into 6 pieces
2-3 tsp. cane sugar
Divide the coriander seeds among six, 1-ounce glass jar (2-3 in each jar). Divide the pepper slices and lime peel the same way. In the remaining 6 jars, portion out the cardamom pods, vanilla bean, and cane sugar as well.
Fill each jar with 1 oz. of vodka.
Allow the flavors to mingle 4-14 days.
Strain and simply enjoy any way you please.
I was fortunate enough to actually taste Ashley’s vodka shot creations with my mom this holiday season, and they were wonderful!!! Thank you Ashley!
Jamie,
It was SO great to see your beautiful face again this weekend ? You and your family truly are gems. Thank you!