I like sesame, and I like honey. When I was a kid, we used to make a variety of a honey-sesame candy, and somehow I thought it would be good to infuse vodka with these flavors. … it is delicious!
Sesame-Honey Vodka
1 oz Sesame Seeds
1 c. Vodka
2 TB Honey
Stirring frequently, toast the sesame seeds in a frying pan on low, until they start to brown. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Add all ingredients to a small canning jar or other sealing jar. Shake, and allow to infuse in a dark, cool place for 3-4 weeks. Strain and filter, with cheesecloth and a coffee filter, then enjoy!
This infusion really tastes like sesame and honey. I think it will be great in cocktails… any ideas?
Ok, so back to these sesame seeds… Since I’ve been on a roll trying to use my infused ingredients, I decided to keep the infused, vodka soaked seeds. I toasted them on low in the oven until they started to brown, stirring occasionally. I then roughly followed the instructions for a sesame-honey candy (from Nourished Kitchen), and … they were pretty good! They disappeared pretty fast.
If you like sesame, you will like this liqueur.
Cheers!
May 17, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Mmm… I’m brainstorming, and I think an Asian-ish cocktail would be great. Something with lychee or plum, maybe? Ooh, or ginger!
May 17, 2012 at 7:43 pm
i love the steam of consciousness. I like the ideas, to brighten it up a bit. I just sampled to help with the flavor ideas… They all sound good.
May 17, 2012 at 6:40 pm
Wow, nice post. I wouldn’t think the sesame flavor would work in booze, but very, very cool…would the seeds be good drizzled on ice cream or yogurt (a little booze at breakfast is a good thing…)
May 17, 2012 at 7:47 pm
ha ha! Yes, boozy breakfast is great (weekends of course!) unfortunately the seeds are all gone! We used them all in the sesame candies
May 17, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Let me know when you think of how we’re going to drink this.
May 17, 2012 at 8:28 pm
i like that… “how we’re going to drink this”
I gave it a taste tonight, and it’s pretty rich. I think it might be nice to lighten it up a bit. (but for the winter, some cream might be nice to make it even richer). I will see what I can come up with.
May 17, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Good. I knew I could count on you.
May 18, 2012 at 11:04 am
I was totally going to say that this vodka reminded me of the bars of sesame candy you find at food co-ops…and then I scrolled down and saw your actual sesame candy! Ha!
May 18, 2012 at 8:26 pm
i grew up going to a food co-op called “milk and honey” (way before they were popular) so no wonder I wanted those candies.
May 19, 2012 at 8:28 am
I think I would spike my green tea. I was lucky enough to try this and it was one of my faves.
May 19, 2012 at 8:48 am
Hi Poppy- great idea! I think the flavor would go well with green tea… Maybe even an iced green tea for a refreshing summer drink?
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