Making Skittles vodka is a fun way to add a splash of fruity flavor and color to regular vodka. All you need to do is place your favorite combination of Skittles candies into a glass or bottle of vodka and wait for it to infuse. You can then use your Skittles vodka to make brightly-colored cocktails or even serve it as a sugary shot! Find multiple methods for making Skittles vodka after the jump -- and soon you'll be tasting the rainbow!
Ingredients
- A handle (1.75 liters, about a half gallon) of vodka per bag of Skittles
- A large bag of Skittles candy (the "movie size" bag)
Steps
Single Serving (25mL Shot)
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Separate the colors of Skittles that you want to flavor the vodka with. Many people choose to leave out the green, which is lime if you're using original Skittles, and purple, which is grape in the original style, as they can create a weird taste combination or a less than appealing color for the final product. However, you can put them in if you want. If you don't mind mixed flavors, you can just skip this step altogether. Note that if you choose to mix the flavors together, you will create an unappetizing brownish color.
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Add six Skittles to 25 milliliters (0.85 fl oz) of vodka. Keep swirling the mixture until the Skittles are almost completely dissolved. Note that the ratio of Skittles to vodka varies from recipe to recipe. You should experiment to find your preferred mix before making larger bottles.Advertisement
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Filter out the remaining Skittle bits. With single servings like this, you can decide which flavor(s) you like best and proceed to making bottles, if you desire.Advertisement
Bottles of "Skittled" Vodka
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Pour out some vodka from a bottle to make room for Skittles.
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Separate the Skittles by color. If you want two flavors mixed together, separate them together.
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Add the Skittles (20-25 per 350ml/11.8 fl oz).
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Let the mixture sit for a day or two. Shake occasionally so the flavour mixes well.
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Strain out the Skittles using a filter, such as a paper coffee filter or a clean T-shirt.
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Refrigerate overnight.Advertisement
Dishwasher Bottle Method
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Separate the colors from five bags of 200g Skittles.
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Using 5 x 700ml/23.6 fl oz bottles, pour 300ml/10.1 fl oz of vodka into a jug and fill each bottle with skittles.
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Place the bottles in your dishwasher and put on an intensive cycle.
- One third of the way through the cycle, shake all bottles vigorously.
- Two thirds of the way through the cycle, shake all bottles vigorously.
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Once the cycle has finished, shake all bottles vigorously again. Then place in the freezer for 2 hours.
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Once the vodka is cold, it should be syrupy. Take a sieve, line it with a piece of cheesecloth (muslin) or a coffee filter, place above a large jug and pour the vodka through slowly.
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Once the first bottle has been filtered, wash out the bottle and pour the Skittles vodka back in.
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Repeat the above two steps for all bottles, ensuring that everything is cleaned between uses to prevent color contamination.
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Place all of the bottles in the freezer until you are ready to drink. Don't worry, the vodka won't freeze.
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You are finished. Enjoy your tasty creation.Advertisement
Community Q&A
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QuestionDo you have to filter it if you blend it with ice?Community AnswerYes, you should always include a filtering step. As the candy dissolves, there is a waxy residue left behind that you don't want in your drink.
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QuestionCan I use a cold drink such as sprite or 7-up instead?Community AnswerYes, it works with lemon-lime sodas.
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QuestionCan I mix it with 7 up soda?Community AnswerIt's lovely as a long drink with ice and tonic. It is good with fruit vodkas as well.
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Tips
- Start with small amount of vodka and Skittles at first to experiment which combination of taste suits you best. You can carry this out with larger amount of vodka and Skittles once you have decided that you enjoy the taste.Thanks
- The lime green Skittles add a sourness to the drink, so if you want one that's sweet, leave the green ones out and add them to their own bottle for a sour lime vodka.Thanks
- Another approach is to buy five bottles of vodka and five bags of Skittles. Then separate the candy and use one flavor for each bottle. (Or get four bottles and an empty, to allow room for the skittles.)Thanks
Warnings
- Do not drink if underage in your country.Thanks
- Drink responsibly. Never drink and drive. Know your limits, and do not drink to the extent of intoxication.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Each handle of vodka (1.75 liters, about a half gallon) requires a large bag worth of Skittles, so if you plan on doing only one flavor for a flavorful vodka, you'll have to buy 5 large bags of Skittles.
- Coffee filter, cheesecloth/muslin, or an extremely clean T-shirt
- Large funnel or strainer to hold filter
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About this article
To make shots of Skittles vodka, separate your Skittles out by color. Add about 6 Skittles to each 25 mL (0.85 oz) shot of vodka. Swirl the Skittles around in the glass until they are almost completely dissolved. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer to filter out any remaining Skittle pieces, then enjoy your colorful, fruity Skittles shots. If you’d prefer to make a whole bottle of Skittles vodka, pour a little of the vodka out of the bottle to make room for the Skittles. Add about 20-25 Skittles per 350 mL (11.8 oz) of vodka. Let the Skittles soak in the vodka for a day or two and shake the bottle occasionally to help distribute the color and flavor more evenly. Strain the vodka through a filter, such as a coffee filter or cheesecloth, to remove any remaining pieces of Skittles. Refrigerate the vodka overnight before enjoying it cold. To learn how to make Skittles vodka in a dishwasher to speed up the process, scroll down!
Reader Success Stories
- "I followed step by step, and now I have very colorful Skittles vodka for my birthday, thank you."
