Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy
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NYT bestselling author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy and Motherhood Comes Naturally (And Other Vicious Lies). Fond of curse words, sarcasm and Diet Coke.
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Ever since I was presented with skittles vodka last weekend, my mind has been racing with thoughts of candy and vodka. How did I spent 4 years of college without knowing this genius combination? The two were major staples in my diet– why did I never think of combining them? It all seems so obvious! And so easy…
Take a cup of sugar candy.
Soak for two days in a Mason Jar filled with vodka.
And, behold: Candy flavored vodka.
It dresses up so pretty.
I’m thinking teacher’s holiday gifts right here.
The only problem is that I like making pretty things more than I like doing shots.
So… Who’s coming over for cocktails?
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Love it!!!!!!! I am def going to do this!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!
PS-the Lemon Head vodka pic looks super cute!
I killed myself with the little lemon hat. If I do say so myself. :)
I am so there.
Vodka is my middle name. Well it’s not really but I’m Russian so it should be.
That is so cool! Too bad vodka and I don’t get alone. We had a huge falling out back in college and haven’t been on speaking terms ever since. :(
Nicki recently posted..Halloween Costume or Super Cute Jogging Suit
Wow! Awesome!!! Gonna make some of that for Halloween…lol Thanks…xox
It kind of scares me at how much I like this idea!
MamaC recently posted..Rockabye
Ummm, yummy! Where do I place an order? I can infuse the vodka, but cute jars aren’t in my repertoire.
specialtybottle.com I love their bottles and such great prices.
Oh I love this!
And let me find a plane ticket and I will be right over. :)
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Those are very cute! I don’t really like to drink very much, but I would like to have some of that!
I think that we must have come up with 2,989 different combinations of alcohol, especially using Everclear. Sometimes I wonder how my liver survived.
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Damn! Everclear?!? You’re hardcore. My liver just shrank and died….thrice.
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Oh, Everclear. The memories. Or, lack of.
OMG THANK U i was hoping you’d share. soooooo fun and i bet it is tasty!
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I saw the post on the Skittles Vodka . . . and made sure to hit the candy isle tonight at the grocery store! :D
This looks TOTALLY AWESOME!!
If I was still teaching and you gave me that, your kids would definitely get an A for the entire year!!!! Gotta love the ethics of teaching!
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On my way over to help you out……….
I laughed out loud at the teacher gift one. Can you imagine? ;-) And uh, as to your final question? ME!
Awesome… I have to try this!
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Many years ago, when I was in Austraila, I used to drink candy vodka made from those big round suckers…it was yummy but I had forgotten about it until you posted this. Thanks for the reminder…yours look much prettier though. :)
~K
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Amazing!!
I was salivating at the skittle vodka the other day.
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On my way!
I’ll be there in about 10 hours, give or take…
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It kind of makes me want to drink Vodka… I don’t know if that is a good thing OR a bad thing. I don’t even like vodka?!
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I will be RIGHT over! And by the way, as a former teacher I will say that I would SO LOVE to get those cute little vodka candies as teacher gifts…like seriously. Your kids would all get A’s.
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“Your kids would all get A’s.” Dyin’ over here! Too funny. I wonder if that would apply to my son’s teachers…. Living in the Bible Belt, maybe not so much. But then again, skeletons in closets, people… *snerk*
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I’m a teacher in the bible belt, and I say Bring it On, and bless you for making my weekend fun! :)
this is a really cute idea….i am thinking this might have to be a gift to some people. im going to blog later about what i am making as gifts! :)
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So pretty! I want to do this too!
You are speaking my language sister. OMG. How about vodka soaked in a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup? Stop. The. Madness.
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Wait! This kind of Madness is loads of fun!!
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This is trouble. Big trouble.
Where did you get the pretty little jars?
I happened to have those from Micheals, but if you have World Market, they have the best selection of bottles. And, Container Store and Ikea too.
Fabulous! And you don’t have to do shots with them – I’m sure they’d be great mixed with other stuff (like Sprite or flavored seltzer)!
Totally. That’s the funnest part.
Back in college, I always kept a dish of vodka (or rum!) gummi bears on hand. Yum!
Fill a dish with gummi bears.
Cover with vodka or rum.
Put in freezer overnight.
Enjoy! (Hint: I ate them with a spoon, since the bears sort of melt)
I’m coming … if you can wait for say, 8 more months!
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You make me smile.
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massively cute idea!
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You are speaking my flavor!! Can you pour a bottle into a IV bag and ship it to me?
toywithme recently posted..My Husband Wants To Have A Threesome
Cute, “speaking my flavor”. Can I steal that?
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Go for it!
toywithme recently posted..My Husband Wants To Have A Threesome
I would like 1 of every flavor you are making please. Genius. Easy. I could actually do this. Thank you bestie (hey, you suggested the necklaces)!
Mommyfriend Lori recently posted..Bitter- Party of One
teacher’s holiday gifts. hahaha! it’s martha scary.
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Lol! Teacher’s holiday gifts…That’s great! I think my two year old’s teacher will need one (or a few) of those when she goes to school. Thanks for the great idea~
Oh, man. Cinnamon bears! That’s what I would do. Or maybe Hot Tamales, cuz they’d be spicier. YUM. I don’t do shots either, so I’ll have to think up some genius cocktail…
Thanks!
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I hate cinnamon— bad experience with Goldschlager when I was 16, but I bet it would come out great!
Adryon’s Skittles vodka will make drunks mommies of us all!
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No kidding. At least we’re in it together.
That is a genius idea! Good thing I didn’t know about it in college or I may never have made it out of school. My mind is racing with all of the possibilities. I’ve made irish cream for Christmas presents in the past, maybe this will take over for this year :)
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I am hopping on a plane right now and I will bring you some of my special quince cognac and a bottle of my MIL Lemon gin. You will love them.
now that’s my kinda candy
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I usually don’t drink liquor but for this I might make an exception. Can already think of 2, 5, no 8 people that this would make GREAT Christmas gifts for!
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You get a thumbs up and a hell yeah!
I’m more of a rum girl. . I wonder if that would work.
–>I’m sending my best friend this link so she can get it ready for her halloween party.
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That is SO fabulous. I’m thinking a few Christmas gifts for my drinking friends are in order! So easy! And they’ll love it!
You rock, dude. Seriously. I want to be you when I grow up.
BlissfulBabe recently posted..OMG HAI!!
What did you use to write on the adorable LemonHead jar?? I need one (or 12) of those.
Seriously. I love you. It may be a girl crush. But whatev. You just rock my freaking face off.
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Paint pen!!! You crack me up.
LOVE IT!!!! That would be the PERFECT gift for my boss!!! What a great idea!
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I’m super curious to know how that candy corn one tastes! Think it would work with mellowcreme pumpkins?
It wasn’t my favorite, but I love the idea– it would be good in a Halloween Martini wit something else added. I did try marshmallows and they just didn’t dissolve. I had high hopes for that one, mixed with cream soda. Oh, well.
Last winter, we used a vanilla bean in one. Maybe that would help towards a marshmallow flavor?
Also using berries and the rinds from citrus fruits works really good too. They take a little while longer than the candy variety. I even used peppercorns and hot peppers to mix in Bloody Marys.
I have issues.
Adryon recently posted..Sick Kids Suck
ummm sounds pretty wonderful! Maybe that’s cause I’m 30 weeks pregnant just waiting for my first taste of alcohol post baby! lol Skittles vodka sounds yummy too!!! Great idea though to make your own!
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You are a genius! College students around the globe are cheering you on for introducing this amazing beverage!
Thank you for your genius. I now know what everyone is getting from me for Christmas and Birthday’s from now on!
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All I have to say is YUM!! What time are cocktails?
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LOVE IT! Where did you find that adorable little bottle with the cork? And… I’m thinking it is the perfect gift for teachers… LOL! You know they must all be closet- alcoholics having to deal with our spawn on a daily basis!
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From Michaels, but they have them everywhere! You can even just use cleaned out oil/dressing/whatever jars…
… on my way! ;-)
So glad you shared – my head is swimming with gift ideas right now…
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Isn’t it so yummy! I am a huge vodka fan and a huge candy fan and as you know we learned we could make tomato flavored vodka so of course my mind went straight to cnady! Awesome and yes, I will be over for cocktails. You just say when lady!
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You know, I’ve been thinking of a good way to introduce the kids to vodka! This is sure to catch their eye!
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I think this is genius.
Now, I don’t do alcohol, but I am a great cheer leader. :)
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Brillant! I love the pretty colors they turn. I can just taste it.
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Best idea EVER.
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I am a former teacher, staying home with my kids now, and I would have LOVED that as a teacher gift – beats another mug or candle any day!!!!
Hmm, teacher gift, you say? I can see that…
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great idea! send the kids to school with multiple bottles of vodka… hahaahaa….
i guess ill see you on the news!
;)
Oh YUM!!! yup i now know what everyone is getting for Christmas…ummm…wait…that means i have to share it?? …Never mind ..they can all get gift cards.
I just found your site on Twitter, and I am sooooo glad I did!
This candy-flavored vodka is an awesome idea for gifts for my other mommy friends. Lord knows we need it!!
Thanks!
Damn, that’s genius!
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Make room. I’m on my way over!
We have a neighbor that we call “Crazy Camellia.” Crazy Camellia passes out Jello shots to the adults at Halloween…. Wait till I tell her about this.
Love it !!! This could make for a good Xmas gift.
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Maybe not for Monkey’s teachers… but I can think of some friends who will be getting some of that for the holidays from us. :D
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Me I am so coming over for some Lemonhead Vodka. I don’t want the candy cane one. I completely laughed out loud atthe thought of teachers getting this gift….but then thought wait a minute after having to deal with 28 kids alllll day you better give them an entire 6 pack of the stuff.
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This will reveal my true alcohol ignorance but I’m going to ask anyway because you all have way more experience with vodka:
Is there a best vodka to use to make candy vodka?
If I make this stuff and give as Christmas gifts I don’t want my giftees spitting it out in disgust and scratching me off their future Christmas list.
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Pinnacle Vodka is great, AND reasonably priced.
I would be there in a heartbeat if I lived closer. They all sound wonderful. I like taking a few shots now and then AND making pretty things so guess what I’m giving for Christmas gifts this year. :)
What a great idea!
Shots make me stupid, but maybe a little gummy bear concoction over some ice & seven up would be lovely.
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Well, that boozy craft is a keeper!
It’s like taking all wonderful things and rolling them into one magical elixir. I think a side of salt, bacon and butter would make it my last meal request.
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That Lemon Head vodka looks yummy. I’m in.
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If only I drank. I would be loving this. Candy is my friend.
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You are a genius!!! And, I want your kid in my school.
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Totally awesome! I might just start drinking!
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Vodka usually makes me sick but hey, things change! You’re a hoot – love it :-)
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hmmmm do I want my pre school teachers on candy vodka?
cool idea though
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Oh man.. that looks AWESOME!
I have a full bottle of vodka that I don’t care much for- but now I know what I’m doing with it!! Thanks for the awesome idea!!!!!
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We used to do this in high school with Jolly Ranchers and Zima.
I don’t drink much, but the bottles are pretty. And I bet my kids would be a lot more eager to drink the gummy bear vodka at bedtime, rather than the Benedryl I have to practically pour down their throats. You always have the best ideas! ;)
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Were we at the same bar?!? I had skittles vodka last weekend too and have since been wondering where it’s been all my life? Well, at least in college. (I’m 37!) I was on a mini-vacation with my husband and am back to my real life now where skittles vodka doesn’t really have a place that often.
Disclaimer: I DO NOT WORK FOR THEM!
There is a brand of vodka called Pinnacle that I have had on occasion, however, it has just come to my attention that they have several flavored vodka’s including, drumroll please, whipped cream and cotton candy!!! Imagine the flavor combinations! Check it out people!
Ooh, I need to consider this for a 5:00 Fridays post. I infused vodka with peppers from my garden for my cocktail recipe today. Candy vodka is next on my list!
I’m a little behind on this post, but I did this in college! With Jolly Ranchers, though. So, we would buy a bag of Jolly Ranchers and a CHEAP ass bottle of vodka (or, someone of-age would anyway) and each person could have whatever flavor candy they put in. We also put the Jolly Ranchers in those drinks….what were they called… Zima?? It was a clear, fizzy, girly alcoholic beverage.
You made these quite classier than ours every were. And, as a teacher, I would LOVE one! :)
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you are brilliant. really. love this idea. where did you get the bottles?
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I think I just found a great Christmas present for each of my BIL’s!
Oh my! Brilliant!
Hey Jill, I’m on the next plane… Btw, you and Amy Sedaris should team up on one of her craft/cooking/hosting books!
OMG. I thought it didn’t get any better than vodka and watermelon. I absolutely MUST give this a shot (pun intended)!
THIS IS SO AWESOME! thank you! Somehow I think this will not gross people out like the bacon vodka that I made. :-) For those who cannot live without bacon, home-made bacon vodka actually tastes great, esp. in Bloody Marys. And they are really not that gross once you filter out the fat… LOL. I am so excited by this great idea. Thanks again. Btw, are you allowed to mail them? I guess not. But I should be able to mail “DIY kits” with candy and airplane-sized bottles right? YES!
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What a great idea… will have to find out everyones favorite flavor.. xx
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Well isn’t this an awesome tidbit of Lush-lavations! Is it morally correct to give candy vodka to Kindergarten teachers for gifts? I would love one!
I so have to try this! I can pass them out to Hubs co-workers and put them in family members stockings, and give them to the kids at bedtim…..oops did I write that??
I love the lemon head bottle! I do love a good lemondrop martini!
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I LOVE these! I can say I experimented with vodka and different jello flavors, but not candy.
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No fucking way!!!! How did I not know this????? I LOOOVE it!
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Sheer brilliance. Thank you.
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Oh I am SOOOO there for cocktails, this looks awesome!
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Much yummier, prettier and faster than the 1.5 years I steeped fruit from my uncle’s orchard in jars in the darkness underneath the sink. I’m doing this for Christmas presents!
I’m considering e-mailing this blog post to all of my family and friends to hint at what I want for Christmas.
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ahhhhhhh… good to know Julie. I am ALL over this ;)
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Oh. Em. Gee. You have totally solved ALL of my holiday gift giving needs in one post! YESSSSS!!!
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HA! brilliant and great pics, Jill ;-) <3
What a FANTASTIC idea! I’m going to have to make some peppermint vodka for chocolate martinis this holiday season. Thanks for posting this!
Great idea for Christmas presents for my girls! whether they ever drink it or not how cute to have it sitting in your kitchen
Um, AWESOME. How cool is that?! Ship me some!!!! LOL. Can we have a blogger party at your house??
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I’m so there. Have I missed the party? Damn, I’m always late!
On the plus side, I brought over a couple of glasses of After Eights – remember those?
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Jill …… I think I have to love you for this!!!! …. Pardon me I have to go find my mason jars its Tennessee I know I have some…haha … Thanks Jill
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Quick question…..Did you use exactly “one cup” of candy and mixed in with how many ounces of vodka? Or just whatever? Thank you so much for sharing!!! This would be perfect to make a couple flavors to put in my sisters homemade goodies basket at christmas.
Nah, nothing exact– just about a cup of candy with a jar full of Vodka— I’m not one for specific measurements. :)
I don’t drink, but these are so pretty!!
Oh my! That’s Greatness! Not sure if u can wait the two days to try it.
Great idea! Not sure about the teacher gifts though… Would be a good Christmas party idea!
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How did the others turn out? Candy corn, gummy bear?
I just had a cocktail with Bubble Gum Vodka at a party, but it never occurred to me that I could make my own! This is GENIUS. I am off to buy Mason Jars today.
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Sometimes I wish I drank, like now. :-)
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I am SOOOOO doing this for the holidays! AWESOME!
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One question … what size mason jar did you use or does it not matter?
debi9kids recently posted..If I Was a Betting Woman
I used the only size I could find- must be the most standard, but I think, like a a 1/4 candy to 3/4 vodka ratio should work…
HOLY COW – what an awesome idea!! I LOVE IT!! I would totally be up for cocktails…
Thanks and they look gorgeous.
That is an excellent idea. I may have to try to make some — uhm — for myself! That’s OK, right?
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What a fantastic idea. I love the packaging too.
I’m with Andrea. I think I’ll make some for myself. :)
Gonna try me some skittle vodka. Woho
That looks scarily easy…
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Got another one for you, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Conversation Hearts! Here’s a link to how to make it:
http://www.stylishhome.com/Community/StylishHome-Current/How-Make-Conversation-Hearts-Infused-Vodka
This is definitely genius! The Lemon Head Vodka is the coolest! Where did you find that bottle it is perfect! you can also ad a box of Lemon Head hung by a ribbon from the the neck for those who want an extra tidbit in their drink.
Great idea for a teacher gift… Believe me! Better than another apple thing ;)
Oh hell yeah, candy flavored vodka. All kinds of candies are going through my mind …. alexander the grape, jolly ranchers, now & laters, our cherries and fishes.
Taking first flight over to your continent :P Fill the glasses up!!
I think my liver may have a new best friend or enemy depending on you point of view
Love this! Question – did you use food coloring or did the color from the candy leech into the vodka? I’m assuming that’s the case since you didn’t post anything about using food coloring but wanted to double check. Thanks! :)
Nope, no food coloring– pretty, huh? :)
What would you mix with red hot vodka and lemon drop vodka??
You could use Sprite or club soda with a lemon wedge for the lemon drop vodka.
Maybe mix cinnamon vodka into a hot chocolate?
Cheers!
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I used Peach Rings. It was Yummy!!!
Omg Im sooooo doing this!! …….. ooooohh sour patch kids vodka!
mmmm big foot vodka …… oooo endless ideas!!
Im doing this for this years christmas .. although the vodka would get expensive lol
will this work with m&m’s???
I tried the Skittle Vodka. Did not have much taste. How much candy do you use?
If you add simple syrup it turns it into a liquer. That way you can sip it instead of shoot it.
I’m currently making Sweedish Fish Vodka. Sweedish Fish Shots are absolutely my fav so I cannot wait to try this!!!
Beware, not all candies are good! I tried making sour patch kids vodka, only using the green ones because I wanted it green for St Patty’s Day. It created a beautiful hue, but the taste was horrid… If I come up with a bad infusion I always end up putting it into a jello shot and its perfect! :)
My candy cane vodka turned pink like pepto bismal but it tastes great
Oh Boy! Move over drunken fruit (one of my favorite concoctions). Here comes the candy flavored vodka! Thanks Scary Mommy :-)
Oh my, this looks like something you have to keep trying until you get it right! Happy Tasting!
How much vodkia did you use. (what size of mason jar)??
I made this with Now&Laters for my friend as a birthday gift. And it was a huge hit! Pulse with the candy being “soft” it only took a couple hours for it to dissolve!!!
Wow! Looks great! I’m not a big vodka fan but my sister in law is! Merry Christmas!
Hot chocolate with a little candy cane vodka… oh my that sounds yummy!
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LOVE this! Thanks for sharing!
What size mason jar?
Am trying this now. It looks like the candies need to be stirred to dissolve and flavor the vodka.
Do you keep the candy canes IN the vodka when you give
it to a friend or do you take it OUT before you package it up?
Is that a cup of candy to a pint or a quart jar? These look great. Oh the possibilities.
What a great idea! Where did you get the bottle that you have the lemon vodka in? It’s so cute & perfect for christmas gifts :)
Do you leave the candy in after soaking or take it out?
Can chocolate be used too?! What kind would you suggest is best?
I love this idea! I’m going to do it for my girl friends for christmas :) where did you get the bottle you used in the lemon head picture? also how big is the bottle/how much does it hold?
So, do you leave the candycanes in it after you leave them for 2 days?
Has anyone tried using rum with the candy canes?
Do you use soft peppermints or like the “hard candy” ones?
How do you write on the jars?
what kind of vodka did u start with?
Are there any recipes to go along with the candy and vodka? Or is it simply for shots? Any suggestions?
I want to know, too! :)
In Australia most bars searve these with lemonade.
Dont know if its available outside Aus but the best lolly to use are “redskins” Will blow your mind
I am wanting to make this, but my question is: I will be using 16 oz mason jars & I am wanting to know how many cups of candy do I need to use? It will be a gift & I want to make sure it taste good. Thank you in advance.
Selena
Okay.. tried the candy cane vodka. It is completely pink and a little creamy looking. Did i miss something? How is yours red and clear and perfect!?
LOVE THIS! Trying the some of this for the holidays this weekend!
Can we use cheap vodka? Any brand recs?
I just made this for the adult family members and friends for christmas im so excited about it.
The lemon head vodka sounds delicious but I’m curious about how the candy cane vodka turned out. Is it something you could possibly add to your hot chocolate or coffee?
For Christmas, I made all of the managers at work their favorite candy flavored vodka. I made Swedish Fish, lemon Starburst, Blue Raspberry Jolly Rancher, strawberry Creme Savers and Lifesavers. Painted and decorated the bottles…it was a huge hit :)
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What unAwesome ideas for moms and cocktail parties yum
Love this idea candy flavored vodka! But can you tell me how big or how many ounces the mason jar was that u used! Thank you
Your projects are SO CUTE! …. My recent one is crafty and useful, thought I don’t have pictures, sorry!
Warm Apple Pie**
**(My version, much higher ABV than most recipes on the internet)
32 oz apple juice
32 oz apple cider
8 cinnamon sticks
2 cups brown sugar
2 bottles (est 50 oz./ 1500ml) 190 proof grain alcohol
Result: Est 45% ABV/ 90 Proof Alcohol
Boil juice, cider, cinnamon sticks for about 20 mins, stire in sugar. Let cool completely (first on counter, then covered in fridge), then add everclear.
Made three (3) 32oz bottles- two to friends, one to age in cupboard.
We used Ikea “EZ-Cap” 32oz bottles (4$/ea), and for decoration, we added wire ribbon “lipstick” – the pattern of classic picnic red/white cloth, and a product description tag attached with thin twine. They came out VERY nice.
Due to the bottles being so large, I might put them in 1/2 pint (8oz) mason jars instead next time, and have many smaller gifts instead of a few large ones. We’ll cover the tops (before putting on the ring) with the same picnic-color fabric.
Hi, love the idea of candy cane vodka but I have a couple of questions…What size jar do you use, how much vodka & candy cane sticks do you put in there to soak? Thanks :)
if you want to make large amounts to share into many med size bottles to give as gifts what would be the amount of ingredients for each to have a great finished product