Find infusion instructions as well as several cocktail recipes for all of our cocktail infuse jars we offer here at The Southern Spirit. To purchase more infuse jars, visit here.
How To Infuse
- Fill your jar with your favorite spirit. If filling The Southern Spirit Infuse jars, use 16 ounces of alcohol; if you are using Camp Craft, fill your jar with 12 ounces. Liquor recommendations are listed with each recipe below.
- Screw cap back on tightly and place in the refrigerator.
- Wait three days.
- On the third day, strain the liquid out of the infuse jar into another jar, especially spicy ones!
- Optional: Fill the infuse jar again with the same liquor if you want to infuse twice, making even more cocktails!
Do not infuse longer than three days with any spicy flavors such as the Mango Habanero. The longer you infuse, the spicier it gets! If you are not ready to drink a spicy infusion after three days, pull the pepper out of the infusion after three days.
Mocktail
Want to make a zero-proof (no alcohol) mocktail? Fill the jar with hot boiling water instead of liquor and follow the same instructions.
Life Of The Infuse Jar
Shelf Life: One year without infusing.
Once Infused: Once infused, your jar will last up to 30 days in the refrigerator.
Recipes
Keep scrolling for all recipes or select the flavor below to get there quicker!
Mango Habanero Recipes
THE SIMPLE MANGO HABANERO MARGARITA
1 ½ to 2 ounces Infused Mango Habanero
(infuse with silver or reposado tequila)
3 ounces Tres Agave Margarita Mix (find at HEB, Randall's, Target, Specs)
Fill shaker tin with ice. Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain over ice-filled low-ball or margarita glass. Optional: rim your glass with salt or Tajin before straining margarita in the glass.
PITCHER OF SIMPLE MANGO HABANERO MARGARITA
2 cups Infused Mango Habanero (infuse with silver or reposado tequila)
3 cups Tres Agave Margarita Mix (find at HEB, Randall's Target)
Shake infusion jar vigorously and strain into large pitcher. Add Margarita Mix and stir. Pitcher will garner appx. 10 cocktails. Pour from pitcher over ice-filled low-ball or margarita glass. Optional: rim your glass with salt or Tajin before straining margarita in the glass. Double the batch by infusing the jar contents in a 32 ounce jar and double the recipe above – should garner 20 cocktails in a pitcher.
THE MANGO HABANERO MARGARITA FROM SCRATCH
1 ½ to 2 ounces Infused Mango Habanero
(infuse with silver or reposado tequila)
1 ounce Orange Liqueur
¾ ounces Fresh-squeezed lime
Optional: If you like it sweeter, drizzle agave nectar to taste
Fill shaker tin with ice. Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain over ice-filled low-ball or margarita glass. Optional: rim your glass with salt before straining margarita in the glass.
THE SPICY SUNRISE
2 ounces Infused Mango Habanero
(infuse with silver or reposado tequila or vodka)
Orange Juice
Pour 2 ounces of infused Mango Habanero into a wine or flute glass. Top with orange juice. Garnish with an orange peel or orange zest.
THE MANGO SIP
2 ounces Infused Mango Habanero
(infuse with silver or reposado tequila or vodka)
Fill shaker tin with ice. Pour 2 ounces of infused Mango Habanero into a shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain into a low-ball glass. Garnish with an orange peel or orange
Cranberry Cheer Recipes
POINSETTIA
2 ounces Infused Cranberry Cheer (infuse with vodka)
1 ounce Cranberry Juice
1 ounce Orange Juice
Splash Prosecco
Fill shaker tin with ice. Pour 2 ounces of infused Cranberry Cheer in shaker tin. Pour 1 ounce of cranberry juice and 1 ounce of orange juice in shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass. Top with a splash of Prosecco.
PITCHER OF POINSETTIA
2 cups Infused Cranberry Cheer (infuse with vodka)
1 cup Cranberry Juice
1 cup Orange Juice
Splash Prosecco
Shake infusion jar vigorously and strain into pitcher. Add cranberry and orange juice and stir. Pitcher will garner appx. 10 cocktails. Pour from pitcher into champagne glass and top with prosecco. Double the batch by infusing the jar contents in a 32 ounce jar and double the recipe above – should garner 20 cocktails in a pitcher.
CHRISTMAS PUNCH
1.5 - 2 ounces Infused Cranberry Cheer (infuse with light rum)
1.5 ounces Dry Sparkling Wine (Prosecco)
.75 ounces Cranberry Juice
2 ounces Apple Juice
.75 ounces Orange Juice
Fill shaker tin with ice. Pour 1.5 - 2 ounces of infused Cranberry Cheer in shaker tin. Pour cranberry juice, apple juice, and orange juice in shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass. Top with Prosecco.
PITCHER OF CHRISTMAS PUNCH
2 cups Infused Cranberry Cheer (infuse with light rum)
1.5 cups Dry Sparkling Wine (Prosecco)
3/4 cup Cranberry Juice
2 cups Apple Juice
3/4 cup Orange Juice
Shake infusion jar vigorously and strain into pitcher. Add cranberry, apple, and orange juice and stir. Pitcher will garner appx. 10 cocktails. Pour into glass and top with prosecco. Double the batch by infusing the jar contents in a 32 ounce jar and double the recipe above – should garner 20 cocktails in a pitcher.
Apple Pie Recipes
WICKED WASSAIL
2 ounces Infused Apple Pie (infuse with bourbon or vodka)
2 ounces Apple Cider (MOTT’S Apple Cider – Fall)
Fill shaker tin with all ingredients. Shake vigorously and pour over ice. Alternatively, serve hot for a warm, winter beverage.
PITCHER OF WICKED WASSAIL
2 cups Infused Apple Pie (infuse with bourbon or vodka)
2 cups Apple Cider (MOTT’S Apple Cider – Fall)
Shake infusion jar vigorously and strain into pitcher. Add Apple Cider and stir. Serve cold or hot for a warm, winter beverage. Double the batch by infusing the jar contents in a 32 ounce jar and double the recipe above – should garner 20 cocktails in a pitcher.
Old Fashioned Recipe
OLD FASHIONED
2 - 4 ounces Infused Old Fashioned (Infuse with Bourbon or Rye Whiskey)
Pour Old Fashioned Infusion over a large block of ice in a low-ball glass.
Sip and Enjoy!
Bourbon is always whiskey, but whiskey is not always bourbon. Bourbon has important distinctions that differentiate it from whiskey: it has to be made in the United States from at least 51% corn, be aged in new, charred American white oak barrels, and the finished product must be at least 80 proof.
Recommendations For Best Bourbon or Whiskey to Infuse for our Old Fashioned
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Bulleit Bourbon
Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Four Roses Single Barrel
Four Roses Small Batch
Knob Creek
Knob Creek 12
Makers Mark 46
Makers Mark
Larceny Small Batch
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon
Whistle Pig Rye 10 Year
Old Overholt Rye Whiskey
High West Double Rye
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye
Ultimately, the best one to infuse with is your favorite Bourbon or Whiskey! Cheers!
Citrus Berry Recipes
SANGRIA
2 ounces Infused Citrus Berry (infuse with brandy)
4 ounces Spanish Red Wine (Rioja or Tempranillo)
Splash Splash of orange juice to taste
PITCHER OF SANGRIA
2 cups Infused Citrus Berry (infuse with brandy)
1 bottle Spanish Red Wine (Rioja or Tempranillo)
1 cup Orange Juice
Shake infusion jar vigorously and strain into pitcher. Add wine and orange juice and stir. Pitcher will garner appx. 10 cocktails. Pour from pitcher over ice-filled glass. Double the batch by infusing the jar contents in a 32 ounce jar and double the recipe above – should garner 20 cocktails in a pitcher.
SUMMER BERRY FIZZ
2 ounces Infused Citrus Berry (infuse with vodka)
4 ounces Topo Chico or Club Soda
Twist of Lime
Optional: Top with a splash of Prosecco
Fill shaker tin with ice. Pour 2 ounces of infused Citrus Berry in shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain into a low-ball glass. Top with 4 ounces of Topo Chico. Garnish with a twist of lime or finish with a strawberry or blackberry in glass.
WILD BERRY LEMONADE
2 ounces Infused Citrus Berry (infuse with vodka)
4 ounces Lemonade
Splash Topo Chico or Club Soda
Fill shaker tin with ice. Pour 2 ounces of infused Citrus Berry in shaker tin. Pour 4 ounces of lemonade in shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain into a low-ball glass. Top with a splash of Topo Chico. Garnish with a lemon.
CITRUS BERRY SUNRISE
2 ounces Infused Citrus Berry (infuse with vodka)
2 ounces Orange Juice
1 ounce Prosecco
Fill shaker tin with ice. Pour 2 ounces of infused Citrus Berry in shaker tin. Pour 2 ounces of orange juice in shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain into a flute or wine glass. Top with 1 ounce of Prosecco. Garnish with an orange slice and finish with a strawberry or blackberry in glass.
Grapefruit Blush Recipes
SIMPLE PALOMA
1 ounce Infused Grapefruit Blush (infuse with tequila)
2 ounces Stirrings Simple Paloma Mix (find at Specs, Total Wine)
2 ounces Topo Chico or Sparkling Water
Optional: Rim Glass with Salt or Tajin and garnish with lime wedge
Fill shaker tin with ice. Pour 1 ounce of infused Grapefruit Blush in shaker tin. Pour 2 ounces of Stirrings Simple Paloma Mix in shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice filled glass. Add 2 ounces of Topo Chico or sparkling water. Optional: Rim glass with salt or Tajin and garnish with lime wedge.
PITCHER OF PALOMA
2 cups Infused Grapefruit Blush (infuse with tequila)
4 cups Stirrings Simple Paloma Mix (find at Specs, Total Wine)
2 ounces Topo Chico or Sparkling Water
Optional: Rim Glass with Salt or Tajin and garnish with lime wedge
Shake infusion jar vigorously and strain into pitcher (this is approximately 2 cups of infusion). Add Paloma Mix and stir. Pitcher will garner appx. 10 cocktails. Pour over ice-filled glass and top with Topo Chico or Sparkling Water. Optional: rim your glass with salt or Tajin before pouring Paloma in the glass. Double the batch by infusing the jar contents in a 32 ounce jar and double the recipe above – should garner 20 cocktails in a pitcher.
SALTY DOG
2 ounces Infused Grapefruit Blush (infuse with vodka)
2 ounces Grapefruit Juice
2 ounces Lime or Grapefruit Sparkling Water (e.g: La Croix)
Salt for Rimming Glass Or Inside of Glass
Fill shaker tin with ice. Pour 2 ounces of infused Grapefruit Blush in shaker tin. Pour 2 ounces of grapefruit juice in shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain into a salt rimmed (or inside of glass), ice-filled glass. Top with 2 ounces of lime or grapefruit sparkling water (e.g. La Croix).
THE SIMPLE GRAPEFRUIT BLUSH MARGARITA
1 ½ to 2 ounces Infused Grapefruit Blush (infuse with silver or reposado tequila)
3 ounces Tres Agave Margarita Mix (find at HEB, Randall's, Target)
Optional: Rim Glass with Salt or Tajin and garnish with lime wedge
Fill shaker tin with ice. Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain over ice-filled low-ball or margarita glass. Optional: rim your glass with salt or Tajin before straining margarita in the glass.
GRAPEFRUIT GIMLET
1.5 ounces Infused Grapefruit Blush (infuse with gin)
1 ounce Grapefruit Juice
2 ounces Topo Chico or Sparkling Water
Optional: Muddled Basil
For an optional twist on the grapefruit gimlet, muddle 3-5 basil leaves in the bottom of a shaker tin. Add infused Grapefruit Blush and grapefruit in shaker tin. Fill shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice filled glass. Top with 2 ounces of Topo Chico or sparkling water.
Cucumber Breeze Recipes
CUCUMBER BASIL GIMLET
1.5 ounces Infused Cucumber Breeze (infuse with gin)
2 ounces Lemonade
1 Squeeze Gourmet Basil Paste (find at Walmart, Target, Kroger)
Optional: Splash of Topo Chico or Sparkling Water
Squeeze basil paste in the bottom of a shaker tin (alternatively, you can muddle 3-5 fresh basil leaves). Add infused Cucumber Breeze and lemonade in shaker tin. Fill shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice filled glass. Optional: top with 2 ounces of Topo Chico or sparkling water.
CUCUMBER BREEZE LEMONADE
1.5 ounces Infused Cucumber Breeze (infuse with vodka)
2 ounces Lemonade
Optional: Squeeze Gourmet Basil Paste to make a Basil Lemonade (sooo good!)
Splash of Topo Chico or Sparkling Water
Add infused Cucumber Breeze and lemonade in shaker tin. Fill shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice filled glass. Optional: top with 2 ounces of Topo Chico or sparkling water.
CUCUMBER MULE
1.5 ounces Infused Cucumber Breeze (infuse with vodka)
4 ounces Ginger Beer
Pour 1.5 ounces infused Cucumber Breeze into an ice filled copper mug. Top with ginger beer. Optional: Garnish with a slice of cucumber and a lime wedge.
CUCUMBER MOJITO
1 ounce Infused Cucumber Breeze (infuse with light rum)
2 ounces Stirrings Simple Mojito Mix (find at Specs, Total Wine)
2 ounces Topo Chico or Sparkling Water
Add infused Cucumber Breeze and mix to shaker tin. Fill shaker tin with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into an ice filled glass. Top with Topo Chico or Sparkling Water (lime La Croix). Garnish with a lime if you are feeling fancy.
PITCHER BATCH CUCUMBER MOJITO
2 cups Infused Cucumber Breeze (infuse with rum)
4 cups Stirrings Simple Mojito Mix (find at Specs, Total Wine)
2 ounces Topo Chico or Sparkling Water
Shake infusion jar vigorously and strain into pitcher (this is approximately 2 cups of infusion). Add Mojito Mix and stir. Pitcher will garner appx. 10 cocktails. Pour over ice-filled glass and top with Topo Chico or Sparkling Water. Infuse twice to yield an even larger batch. Double the batch by infusing the jar contents in a 32 ounce jar and double the recipe above – should garner 20 cocktails in a pitcher.
SIMPLE SPICY CUCUMBER JALAPENO MARGARITA
2 ounces Infused Cucumber Breeze (infuse with silver or reposado tequila)
3 ounces Tres Agave Margarita Mix (find at HEB, Randall's, Target)
2-3 slices Jalapeno
Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin. Muddle all ingredients to release the juices. Add ice to shaker tin and shake vigorously. Strain over ice-filled low-ball or margarita glass. Optional: rim your glass with salt or Tajin before straining margarita in the glass. Don't like spicy? Just leave out the jalapeno...you will still have a delicious cucumber margarita.
