These Citrus Rosemary Cocktail Infusion Kits are the perfect DIY gift for the cocktail lover in your life. They look beautiful, smell amazing, and are super easy to put together with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re making them for holiday gifts, hostess thank-yous, or party favors, they’re a fun and thoughtful way to share something homemade.
What makes these kits great is how customizable they are. You get to control what goes in, and the dried citrus and rosemary make for a fresh, fragrant infusion that pairs beautifully with vodka, gin, or bourbon. Plus, it’s a two-in-one gift: a lovely presentation and a delicious drink waiting to happen.
Helpful Tips
- Use vibrant, firm citrus for the best color and flavor after drying.
- Be sure the citrus and ginger are fully dried before storing to prevent any mold or spoilage.
- Label the kit with clear instructions and cocktail suggestions to make it easy for the recipient to use.
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Ingredients
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 4-8 rosemary sprigs dried
- 8 small pieces ginger dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. You might need 2 to accommodate all the slices.
- Lay the citrus slices and ginger on a baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Dry them in the oven for about 2 to 3 hours, flipping halfway through. They should be dry but still vibrant in color.
- For the rosemary, you can set the sprigs out on a plate and let them dry for 2-3 days or you can add them to the baking sheet and dehydrate for 30 minutes.
- Once the fruit is fully dried, add 1-2 slices/pieces of each to 4 bags.
- Decorate the bag with a ribbon and add some identifying tags. We suggest one tag that gives the info of what is contained in the bag and how to infuse the spirits, plus one tag with 2 cocktail options.
To use the infusion kit:
- Fill the jar with 8 ounces (makes 4 drinks) of your preferred spirit (vodka, gin, or bourbon). Let it infuse at room temperature for 1-2 days. Follow the included recipes to make either a Citrus Rosemary Spritz or a Rosemary Citrus Old Fashioned.
Notes
- You can also use a dehydrator or air fryer with a dehydrate mode to dry the citrus.
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