How To: Mix a tropical pineapple-infused vodka

Makes 1 liter

* 1 pineapple (should be very ripe), peeled, cored & cut into 1" pieces
* 1 liter vodka

Special Equipment

* container for infusing
* fine mesh strainer or coffee filter
* 1 liter-sized glass bottle or container for storing

How-to

1. Skin, core and cut pineapple into 1" pieces
2. Place pineapple in infusion container (any freezer-safe container) and freeze for at least 3 hours
3. Remove from freezer and add vodka, making sure the fruit is completely submerged
4. Cover and store at room temperature for 7 days; there is no need to refrigerate the mixture
5. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or coffee filter, and bottle
6. Store at room temperature