DIY Candy Flavored Vodka

I know, I know. This would have been nice to have posted before Christmas. But...uhm...yeah. Didn't happen. See previous post for all the pre-Christmas drama. However, even though this was an awesome (if I do say so myself) Christmas gift, it would be an equally awesome Valentine's gift, birthday gift, etc. For the over 21 crowd of course. 

This is SO easy to make, and it doesn't have to be candy cane...it can be any hard/sugar candy you like. For example, lemon drops are sitting on my counter right now, just waiting. 

For Valentine's Day you might want to use Red Hots for a Cinnamon Vodka, Cherry Sours for a Cherry Vodka, Starlight Mints for Peppermint Vodka...and of course, I'm sure there are still candy canes sitting in a clearance section somewhere!

All you have to do is add about a cup of candy to each pint of vodka. I put mine in mason jars. Because I love mason jars. Give it 2-3 days to dissolve, shaking occasionally, and viola! You've made your own flavored vodka. 

I just love the color! I can't wait to try other flavors. I will let you know how they turn out. Also, not only do they make pretty gifts, they taste really good too. I had just a tiny taste, before giving these away, but it tasted so much like a candy cane. The lushes friends I gave them to also gave them a thumbs up. They mixed it with a little Sprite, but you could also use this flavor to make Peppermint White Russians, or add to hot chocolate. I have a fun Peppermint Hot Chocolate gift to share as well. You can always pin them for next year! #betterlatethannever

I found this gem of an idea over at Scary Mommy and I found the label at Doodles, Dabbles and Dreams. Thank you ladies, and thank you Pinterest!

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