Want to know how to make chocolate covered strawberries even better? Try soaking them in VODKA before you dip them! If you haven't tried vodka soaked strawberries, you're definitely missing out.
Every year I make these vodka infused strawberries for Valentine's Day but honestly, they are always a huge hit any time of the year.
(I made a short video on Instagram showing you how to make them, here.)
How to "Spike" Strawberries
First, rinse the strawberries. Then, place them in a jar filled with your favorite vodka (mine is Tito's). You want to make sure that the strawberries are submerged. Place the jar in the fridge and let them really soak about 4-6 hours.
Tip: Don't leave your strawberries soaking overnight because they will get very mushy.
After they've soaked, remove the strawberries from the jar and pat dry. (Be sure to reserve the vodka. You can make a fun festive drink with it later!)
Next, dip into your favorite melted chocolate (I chose white chocolate with a tiny pink food coloring swirled in). While still wet, dip theberry into your sprinkles of choice.
Toppings For Your Vodka Soaked Strawberries
You could get as creative as you'd like with the toppings. Once you've infused your strawberries and dipped them in melted chocolate, top with one of these for extra deliciousness:
- Sprinkles (you can match any holiday or occassion)
- Drizzled Chocolate or Caramel
- Finely chopped nuts (I like using almonds)
- Chopped candy (try Reeses!)
Once you've decorated, arrange your vodka soaked strawberries onto a cute cake stand or platter. You could even package them up like I did these homemade chocolate hearts and give them as gifts.
Remember that reserved vodka I told you to save from the jar you were soaking the berries in? Shake it over ice and strain it into a martini glass.
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If you're a vodka fan, you might also like these frozen vodka drinks.
Related Recipes
Vodka Soaked Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate
Ingredients
- 12 Large Strawberries
- 16 ounces Vodka of choice You could even use a flavored vodka like whipped cream vodka
- 1 Package Melting Chocolate White or chocolate
- ½ cup Topping of choice Sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crumbled cany
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and place in large jar or bowl
- Submerge strawberries with vodka and place in refrigerator for 4-6 hours
- Remove strawberries and pat dry
- Dip strawberries in melted chocolate then dip in sprinkles
- Let harden and serve within a few hours (may get mushy as they sit)
Notes
- When making this recipe keep in mind not to soak your strawberries longer than needed in the vodka because the berries will get very mushy
- These are best left out of the fridge once you make them
- If you're not going to eat them the same day, place them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator up to 2 days longer.
Michelle says
So, if I soak overnight they won’t get mushy? The recipe says 4~6 hours.
Tori says
Yeah they would get mushy overnight for sure!
Christina says
Can I soak these in alcohol overnight, dry them in the morning then transport them for about 4-5hours in a container and then dip them?
Tori says
Hi Christina, I think that would work fine!
Josie hall says
Are they still ok if the loose there color?
Tori says
If you're strawberries are no longer red, I wouldn't think you should eat them.
Sandra says
Is soaking them for 3 days too long?
Tori says
I think they would probably get a bit mushy after three days.
Courtney says
What size of container should be used? How any strawberries can I use? Also, what is the amount of vodka that should be used?
Nane Tolson says
These sound awesome!! LOVE the idea and very romantic too!
kaitlin says
Do the berries get mushy?
Tori says
Not really. I would soak them overnight and then take them out, pat dry and dip in chocolate. Enjoy!
kaitlin says
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kaitlin says
Would it be smarter to freeze them after they soak? Or to put the vodka in the chocolate?
Julia says
Hi! I am so excited to make this recipe for my friend's bridal shower! I plan to use whipped cream flavor vodka instead of chocolate flavored. Thanks for posting! And I look forward to some yummy infused strawberris!
Your Hostess says
Julia, so glad you found inspiration in this post. I'm sure they will be a hit at the shower!
Katy Riley says
Do not discard the vodka!! It's simply delicious!
Your Hostess says
Good to know Katy, I bet there are many new drink recipes just waiting to be created with these "leftovers!" How did you drink it?
Maria says
I made these but my berries lost alot of their redness. Any suggestions on how to fix that?
Destiny says
It's bought, I believe pinnacle makes a chocolate vodka. But whipped vodka would do well here too. Flavored vodka's can be purchased at almost all grocery stores.
Margaret says
Choc. infused Vodka? is this made or bought?
Tori says
They sell all types of flavored vodka!
Robin says
Hi, I have a question please. Can you use an alcohol other then Vodka? Tequila? or perhaps some Rum? I love your site, your recipes are awesome too!
Your Hostess says
Hi Robin, yes! Feel free to change up the recipe :)
muffinsandmocha aka Jenny says
Hello! This sounds so amazing thank you for sharing! I can't wait to try for an upcoming girls night. I shared on my blog. Hope that was ok :) Linked right back to ya!