Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Pineapple Infused Martini- Double Black Diamond

These are inspired by Firebird's Double Black Diamond Martini except these are better, easier and cheaper.  Firebirds actually adds pineapple flavored vodka to their mix per a bartender.  I have no idea why.

In this method, over time the straight vodka is simply infused by the pineapple, and vice versa.  What you wind up with is a dangerous martini that is pretty much straight vodka, but tastes like pineapple juice.

Ingredients:
  1. Pineapples
  2. Vodka
Obviously, the better vodka you use, the better they will be, but you don't have to go real expensive to get good taste.  I used Absolute, which is middle shelf and they are fantastic.  Simply cut the pineapples and put them in an air tight container with vodka.  As shown, I slice them in this fancy beverage dispenser and make it look nice.  I've also cut them into squares and stored them in a mason jar.  Both work the same.  The more surface area on the pineapples, the quicker the infusing.

The time you allow for infusion is up to you and is a fun experiment.  Anytime after about 24 hours, you can drink them and they are very good...but not as good as a waiting a week.  I've seen some recipes that are very convinced there is a specific day they will be the best.  One website I was reading says it "HAS" to be ten days.  I've tried it at 9, 10, 12 days and haven't tasted much of a difference.  The longer the better up to a couple of weeks.  Seems like somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-20 days is ideal.  It does not require refrigeration.  

I'm not sure how long they are good for because it's never lasted longer than 3 weeks around my house.

11 comments:

  1. How ripe does the pineapple have to be? or does anything happen to it while its infusing?

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  2. I'm not sure the ripeness has a whole lot to do with it, but I don't really know. I've always just grabbed a couple of pineapples and ran with it. The pineapple doesn't like go bad while its infusing if that's what you're asking. It'll get a little stringy but I guess the alcohol preserves it. Any pineapple slices that are not covered with vodka will turn brown I supposed. I've eaten a couple of slices after infusing, and you gotta be careful with those too!

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  3. Do you use a fruit press to get the vodka from the pineapple? Or do you just drink it by pulling the fruit out?

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  4. Does it matter if you use fresh or can you use can pineapple?
    Also does it matter if the pineapples are cut in slices or chunks

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  5. Does it matter if you use fresh or can you use can pineapple?
    Also does it matter if the pineapples are cut in slices or chunks

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  6. Does not matter. The more surface area on the pineapple, the faster it will infuse. Smaller chunks will infuse faster.

    I don't get the vodka from the pineapple. I usually just throw out the pineapple after I drink the vodka. Some people eat the pineapple.

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  7. Not sure about ripeness. I just grab a couple of pineapples and go!

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  8. Do you store this at room temperature or in the refrigerator?

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  9. I do it in the fridge...not sure if that is required.

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  10. Refridgeration is not required. They do not refridgerate at firebirds while infusing.

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