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Recipe 21 Premium Vodka

A smooth, crystal-clear vodka perfect for cocktails or sipping neat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 10 minutes
Servings: 15 shots
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Distilled Spirits
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 5 gallons distilled or purified water
  • 5 lbs grains corn, wheat, or rye
  • 1 packet high-quality distiller's yeast
  • 2 lbs sugar

Equipment

  • Fermentation vessel
  • Airlock
  • Distillation apparatus
  • Hydrometer
  • Bottles for storage

Method
 

  1. Heat about 3 gallons of water to 160°F.
  2. Add grains to hot water, stirring well.
  3. Allow the mixture to sit for about an hour at 150°F.
  4. Cool the mash down to about 75°F.
  5. Transfer the mash to the fermentation vessel and add yeast.
  6. Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and let it ferment for 3 to 7 days.
  7. After fermentation, transfer the liquid to the distillation apparatus.
  8. Distill slowly to separate the alcohol from impurities.
  9. Collect the vodka and bottle it.

Notes

This vodka shines in cocktails or can be enjoyed neat. Pair it with simple mixers or gourmet snacks for an elevated experience.