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And some supplies you probably already have: five empty plastic water bottles, a funnel (we used the OXO Good Grips Funnel Set), some bowls for separating the Skittles into flavors, a measuring cup, cheesecloth, and coffee filters. Vodka that is infused with Skittles is something that you really must try. And it is so ridiculously easy to do!
One 1.75 liter bottle of vodka (we like Absolut or Svedka for this – you don’t need the most expensive vodka, but do avoid the cheap ones) This drink doesn’t contain any Skittles, but is made to taste like the candy. If you’re a fan of this colorful treat but not quite convinced you want a boozy shot, you’ll likely be into this drink. It’s sugary, slightly acidic, and full of rum. You’ll get your evening off to a great start with this highly-palatable creation. Trust us, there are no healthy ingredients included, and that’s what Friday nights are for, right? To infuse vodka with Skittles, you’ll need to think ahead. You need to leave the candy in the alcohol for at least 24 hours. First, separate the Skittles by color and resist eating them all. You will need a lot (around 70 Skittles per every seven ounces of vodka), so buy several bags. Then, get out several empty bottles, mason jars, or containers — one per color of Skittles vodka. Place the skittles at the bottom of each bottle, then fill to the top with vodka, keeping in mind the ratio given above. Make sure the Skittles are fully submerged. Tightly cap up your bottles or containers and shake vigorously. You’ll notice that the vodka almost instantly becomes infused with color. Leave overnight to let the rest of the sugar in the candy dissolve, and then pass the infused vodka through a fine-mesh strainer to catch any undissolved bits of candy. Cheesecloth works even better. It’s sweet and delicious and a great drink for the summer while sitting in the sunshine or to serve for the 4th of July!
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Don’t forget to put a bowl or measuring cup underneath to catch the liquid. If you really don’t want any candy chunks, double filter the drink. The second time, use an even finer strainer, like a mesh coffee filter. When you’ve finished straining, use a funnel to help you carefully pour the infused vodka into bottles for storage. Read on to learn how to make each variety of these Skittles alcoholic drinks. One thing all of these drink recipes share is being bright, festive, and sugary. Skittles Vodka Cherry Juice– in the UK I tend to be able to find this easiest in shops like Lidl or Aldi rather than the big supermarkets. Depending on where you live in the world and the type of Skittles you buy, the colors of the Skittles may have different flavors! If you’re making a different sized batch, here’s the formula you need to know: I used 70 Skittles to 7 ounces of vodka, which yields about 7-8 ounces of infused vodka. If you want to make 1.5 times that, or 3 times that, just multiply your amounts.
If you’re hosting a Pride event or you simply want to keep your party decor light and bright, you can mix up a chromatic range of candy-infused liquor. Line up these vodka shots in a rainbow, the colors of your country’s flag, or the hues of your favorite soccer or football team. It’s as if they created this drink for themed parties. You’ll also probably want to cover your workspace with newspaper or freezer paper– the Skittles Vodka infusion can get messy. Combine 6 ounces of Malibu Rum in a pitcher with 12 ounces of strawberry frozen daiquiri mix and 6 ounces of green Gatorade. Stir the ingredients well using a large mixing spoon, and then pour the drink into two tall glasses over ice. We’re not doctors, but we’d venture to guess that the electrolytes in the Gatorade will help you stay hydrated and hangover-free.Lemonade– in the UK this is not our regular fizzy lemonade, but the still stuff. Tesco sells a Finest Still Lemonade Juice, and Fentimans Victorian Lemonade is also still.
If serving in a punch bowl add hulled strawberries and cherries, if serving from a pitcher or drinks dispenser have chopped fruit available for guests to add a garnish to their glass. The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions and to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required as well as understand the steps and timings involved. It really is as simple as pouring vodka over Skittles candy and leaving it to infuse – all the details will be found in the recipe card. As long as you use the same measuring container (glass, cup, jug, etc) for the “1 part”, the ratios will be correct and you can make as much as you need to. Serve in drinks dispensers, or pitchers, or go really retro and serve it from a punch bowl!
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