Oil Flavored Vodka, Diluted, Carbonated, On Ice

[NineInchNails]

This is my favorite drink! I’m not sure what category this drink would be under, maybe a spritzer?
80 proof vodka
Lemon LorAnn Natural Oil (Amazon.com)
Key Lime LorAnn Natural Oil (Amazon.com)
Water
co2 bottle and regulator

I add 1ml of Lemon oil and 1ml of Key Lime oil to a 1.75 liter bottle of 80 proof Vodka.
I pour 5oz of oil flavored Vodka then 23oz of water into a measuring cup.
I funnel that into a 1 liter plastic bottle. The plastic bottle cap has a chrome valve stem installed. With the cap slightly loose, I squeeze all the air out of the bottle then tighten the cap.
I now carbonate the bottle using a co2 bottle fitted with a regulator, hose and tire inflator nozzle. Shake bottle while pressurizing with co2. I set my regulator to approx. 50psi.
Pour over ice.

It tastes just like Sprite or 7-Up only without the sugar. I have also tried 2ml of Tangerine Oil and it’s great! LorAnn has 117 different flavors that I know of. When using natural oils it will give the Vodka and drink a cloudy effect (louche). The amount of oil and the vodka/water ratio is just a preference.

[JellybeanCorncob]

Hey NIN:
Are these oils "essential oils?". Or are they something different. A few months ago I made some liqueur with orange essential oil. It was quite tasty. I also have some lemon e-oil.
I think it would be fun to experiment and come up with some flavored vodkas that are infused with different edible oils to use as mixers. Kind of like what you do.
Thanks
JBC

[kimbodious]

Yeah I use essential oils for flavourings. I add the oil to neutral and then dilute with either spring water or stevia syrup depending on what I am making.

[JellybeanCorncob]

Yeah I use essential oils for flavourings. I add the oil to neutral and then dilute with either spring water or stevia syrup depending on what I am making.

The reason I asked is because I’ve been steam distilling essential oils and want to use them for flavoring my neutrals also. Making e-oils is very similar to distilling spirits in that you use a boiler and concentrate what your distilling. The hardest part for me is mixing the drinks so they will be palitable. I need to befriend a mixologist.
Thanks Kimbodious
JBC

[NineInchNails]

Hey NIN:
Are these oils "essential oils?". Or are they something different. A few months ago I made some liqueur with orange essential oil. It was quite tasty. I also have some lemon e-oil.
I think it would be fun to experiment and come up with some flavored vodkas that are infused with different edible oils to use as mixers. Kind of like what you do.
Thanks
JBC

I'm not 100% sure if it is pure essential oil or not. They briefly describe the extraction process on their website. Most of their flavors are not oils, but their citrus flavors appear to be.
LorAnn Oils and Flavors

Lemon oil on Amazon

Key Lime oil on Amazon

I saved this list of the flavors they have:

Almond Flavor
Amaretto Flavor
Amaretto Flavor, Nutty
Anise Oil, Natural
Apple Flavor
Apple Pie Flavor, Natural
Apricot Flavor
Banana Cream Flavor
Bavarian Cream Flavor (Vanilla)
Bergamot Oil, Natural
Black Cherry Flavor
Black Walnut Flavor
Blackberry Flavor
Blood Orange Oil, Natural
Blueberry Flavor, (with natural flavors)
Bourbon Flavor
Brandy Flavor
Bubble Gum Flavor
Butter Flavor
Butter Rum Flavor
Buttered Popcorn Flavor
Butterscotch Flavor
Cake Batter Flavor, White
Canadian Maple Flavor
Cappuccino Flavor
Caramel Flavor
Chai Tea Flavor, Natural
Cheesecake Flavor
Cherry Flavor
Chocolate Flavor
Chocolate Hazelnut Flavor
Cinnamon Flavor (Hot), Natural
Cinnamon Oil, Flavor
Cinnamon Roll Flavor
Citrus Blossom Flavor, Natural
Clove Oil, Natural
Coconut Flavor
Coffee Flavor
Coffee Flavor, Keoke Flavor (Kahlua-Type)
Coffee Flavor, Kona
Cookies & Cream Flavor
Cool Creme De Menthe Flavor, Natural
Cotton Candy Flavor
Cran Raspberry Flavor
Cranberry Flavor
Cream Cheese Icing Flavor
Creamy Hazelnut Flavor
Creme De Menthe Flavor
Cucumber Serrano Flavor
Eggnog Flavor
English Toffee Flavor
Eucalyptus Oil, Natural
Fruit Punch Flavor, Natural
Ginger Oil, Natural
Grape Flavor
Grapefruit Oil, Natural
Green Apple Flavor
Guava Flavor
Honey Flavor
Horchata Flavor
Horehound Flavor
Hot Chili Flavor, Natural
Irish Cream Flavor
Jalapeno Flavor
Key Lime Oil, Natural
Lavender Oil, Natural
Lemon Oil, Natural
Lemonade Flavor
Licorice Flavor
Lime Oil, Natural
Mango Flavor
Maple Flavor
Marshmallow Flavor
Melon Flavor
Menthol Eucalyptus Flavor, Natural
Mint Chocolate Chip Flavor
Nutmeg Oil, Natural
Orange Brandy Flavor
Orange Cream Flavor
Orange Oil, Natural
Origanum Oil, Natural
Peach Flavor
Peach Mango Flavor, Natural
Peanut Butter Flavor
Pear Flavor, Natural
Pecan Flavor
Peppermint Oil, Natural
Pina Colada Flavor
Pineapple Flavor
Pistachio Flavor
Plum Flavor
Pomegranate Flavor
Praline Flavor
Pralines and Cream Flavor
Pumpkin Flavor
Raspberry Flavor
Red Licorice Flavor
Root Beer Flavor
Rosemary Oil, Natural
Royal Raspberry Flavor
Salt Water Taffy Flavor
Sassafras Flavor
Sparkling Wine (formerly Champagne) Flavor
Spearmint Oil, Natural
Strawberry Banana Flavor
Strawberry Flavor
Strawberry Kiwi Flavor
Tangerine Oil, Natural
Teaberry Flavor
Thyme Oil, Natural
Tropical Punch Flavor (Passion Fruit)
Tutti Frutti Flavor
Vanilla Butternut Flavor
Vanilla Flavor
Washington Cherry Flavor
Watermelon Flavor
Wintergreen Flavor
Wintergreen Flavor, Natural

[kimbodious]

Yeah I use essential oils for flavourings. I add the oil to neutral and then dilute with either spring water or stevia syrup depending on what I am making.

The reason I asked is because I’ve been steam distilling essential oils and want to use them for flavoring my neutrals also. Making e-oils is very similar to distilling spirits in that you use a boiler and concentrate what your distilling. The hardest part for me is mixing the drinks so they will be palitable. I need to befriend a mixologist.
Thanks Kimbodious
JBC

Citral (lemon myrtle flavoured vodka, use like gin)
420 mls neutral 95% ABV
12 drops lemon myrtle essential oil
mix thoroughly and make up to 1000 ml using spring water

Pimpinella (aniseed liqueur)
420 mls neutral
15 drops Pimpinella anisum (aniseed)
mix thoroughly and make up to 1000 mls using stevia syrup

O’sec - use like triple sec
420 mls neutral
12 drops orange essential oil, 6 drops lemon myrtle essential oil
mix thoroughly and make up to 1000 mls using stevia syrup

while I am at it - not oil based

Qinnamon - cinnamon flavoured liqueur
1200 mls neutral
big handful cinnamon (cassia) bark
soak for 3 months
strain off liquid
make up to 3000 mls using stevia syrup

[JellybeanCorncob]

Damn. I’ve been making whiskey mostly since I ran out of neutral. I’ve got a bunch of it aging and not much for right now. My next couple of batches will be neutrals. I’m going to try some of your recipes. I do have one question for you kimbo. How do these infusions compare to gin style where you infuse and or distill?
Thanks
JBC

[kimbodious]

These are pretty bold flavours compared with what you’d get say from a gin basket.

[NineInchNails]

These are pretty bold flavours compared with what you’d get say from a gin basket.

Most of those flavors in that list are artificial and intended for foods, candy, confections, etc... The "Natural" flavors are oils. I've tried Lemon, Key Lime, Tangerine and they are very good. I haven't shopped around for better prices, but for $7-$8 per oz seems ok and a little bit goes a long way.

When you carbonate the drink the flavor really comes out.

There are a lot of flavored vodkas on the market and I'm sure all they do is add flavors like these. The trick is to flavor the vodka just enough for the strength you prefer in your drink.

[JellybeanCorncob]

Most of those flavors in that list are artificial and intended for foods, candy, confections, etc... The "Natural" flavors are oils.

I think I’ll stay away from the artificial flavors. I think the natural oils are the way to go for me. Probably because I can extract them myself. I may even try different amounts as a tincture then re distilling it. Lots of possibilities.
Carbonating is a great idea and I can see how it would bring out flavors.
Thanks for posting this thread and for Kimbo’s imput.
JBC

[NineInchNails]

I just tried Citrus Blossom oil and it's really good too. It needed 3ml per 1.75 liter of 80 proof vodka. When I tried 2ml the flavor was weak.

I was worried that Citrus Blossom would be floral, but it has a unique citrus flavor. The best way I can describe it is like a citrus orange creamsicle flavor.

I might try Blood Orange next.

[Dfitts1984]

Hi, i know im a bit late to the game here, but i have been trying to find definitive answers for flavoring neutrals with lorann oils for quite a while now. More so on the "how much to add?" end of it. So let me break it down what im trying to achieve. I am making a basic sugar shine that i will be filling 32 oz. mason jars with. Lets say i wanted to make a cotton candy flavored neutral... Once i have the jar filled, how much of the 1 dram bottle of cotton candy flavoring oil would i add to the jar? Thank you and hope you can help me out.

[still_stirrin]

how much to add?
—> I will be filling 32 oz. mason jars with…
—> Lets say i wanted to make a cotton candy flavored neutral…
—> Once i have the jar filled, how much of the 1 dram bottle of cotton candy flavoring oil would i add to the jar?

This sounds like a great experiment. Why don’t YOU do it and report what you’ve discovered. That way you’ll be contributing here instead of just taking.

Happy experiments.
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[Stonecutter]

Lets say i wanted to make a cotton candy flavored neutral... Once i have the jar filled, how much of the 1 dram bottle of cotton candy flavoring oil would i add to the jar? Thank you and hope you can help me out.

Looks like we’ve abandoned the other thread about flavoring in thumpers?

Let’s say you wanted to make a cola and rum cocktail. I could tell you how much cola to rum I use but you may think differently. Flavoring is arbitrary.
If you’re filling multiple jars I’d settle it in my mind that some spirit would be reserved for experimentation. You’ve got a very specific flavor profile that isn’t common. Have fun tinkering with it. Try taking notes on the ratios. There are no rules to how you proof and flavor your hooch.