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Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries is a gourmet finger food that’s guaranteed to get the party started. Vodka Infused Chocolate covered strawberries are sweet, juicy and simple to make.

This recipe was updated from May 2015 to improve the reader experience. No changes were made to the recipe.

Chocolate Vodka Infused Strawberries

We have a wonderful friend that just had a birthday, and his wife was thoughtful enough to get a few of us together as a birthday surprise. I knew my Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries would be a welcome surprise too.

We didn’t have to bring anything, but I never like showing up empty-handed. I like to feed people! I knew I wanted to bring something that would fit in with the party theme…booze of course! So, these Boozy Chocolate Covered Strawberries was a no-brainer.

I’ve been buying these amazing strawberries and thought about dipping them and dressing them up for the party.

I was looking in our liquor cabinet (is it bad that I need a whole cabinet just for booze? We will worry about that later) looking for the vodka. Then I came across a bottle of 360 Double Chocolate vodka and, as they say, “the rest is history”. This isn’t a paid endorsement for any product. It’s what I used. Feel free to use your favorite brands.

Chocolate Vodka Infused Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Variations

  • Vodka is great for infusing fruit because it is neutral-tasting alcohol unless you use a flavored vodka as I did. You could use a different flavor of vodka. There are so many out there now. How about marshmallow for a S’mores flavored strawberry?
  • You could also use a different type of alcohol such as Rum or Tequila.
  • If you can melt your chocolate, you can use it. I love dark chocolate so that’s what I used but you could use semi-sweet or white chocolate too. Melt both and dip each side for a tuxedo effect. Very elegant!
  • You don’t have to do anything else to these dipped strawberries, but for me, the fun is making several different ones that really dress up the display. Your options are any kind of nut, candy sprinkles, crushed graham crackers or cookies, or coconut too.
  • Use several different fruits. We’ve infused pineapple in vodka which was amazing! You could use mandarin oranges too.
  • I keep the leaves on the strawberries so they can be picked up to eat. However, you could put decorative picks in them too.
Chocolate Vodka Infused Strawberries

How to make Vodka-infused Chocolate covered Strawberries

  1. Wash 24 large strawberries and put them in a large jar or container.
  2. Cover the strawberries with enough vodka until submerged. My berries took one 750 ml bottle of the double chocolate vodka.
    • Use good vodka. If it isn’t something you would drink, you sure don’t want to eat it.
  3. Put a lid on the jar/container and refrigerate the berries for 15 to 24 hours.
  4. Remove the berries and put them on a paper towel and dab them dry.
  5. Melt chocolate using a double-boiler or in the microwave, for 30-second intervals stirring after each, until smooth.
  6. Holding onto the strawberry stem, dip the strawberry into the chocolate.
  7. Spoon sprinkles or other garnishes onto the strawberries.
  8. Allow the chocolate covered strawberries to set on a piece of waxed paper.
  9. Vodka can be poured back into the bottle and refrigerated or other uses.

TIP For Garnishing Chocolate Coated Strawberries: I tried just rolling a few infused chocolate covered strawberries right in the bowls of sprinkles. The wet chocolate dripped into the bowls so the sprinkles couldn’t be used. Spooning worked a lot better. Plus I liked the lightly sprinkled look.

How to store Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries:

I really recommend making these vodka-infused strawberries the day you need them. In that case, you can just leave them on the wax paper in a cool space (not the refrigerator) until you need them.

Refrigerate: If you’re making them ahead of time, you can put them in an air-tight container lined with wax paper. Cover the berries with another layer of wax paper and then refrigerate them.

Keep in mind that it’s normal to collect condensation on the refrigerated berries. Remove them from the refrigerator an hour before you need them and let them return to room temperature. I’d keep the vodka-infused chocolate-covered strawberries in a cool place until you need them.

How long do Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries last?

The length of time your infused berries last depends on how fresh the berries were when you bought them. Like all strawberries, they’re better used sooner than later. I recommend they be eaten within a couple of days.

Can chocolate coated strawberries be frozen?

We don’t recommend it. Berries can become mushy and the chocolate tends to break off. Definitely don’t freeze them if you want to serve them to guests.

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These Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries went over just as well as I thought they would. I came home with an empty plate.

You could definitely taste the vodka, but it just enhanced the berries and didn’t take over.

Chocolate Vodka Infused Strawberries

Vodka chocolate-covered strawberries perfect any time of year and just look a little fancier than they are. That makes them perfect for entertaining any time of year. Christmas and Valentine’s Day would be perfect occasions for these boozy chocolate-covered strawberries don’t you think?

2 berries garnished with sprinkles on a white plate

Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Author: Julie Menghini
Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries is an appetizer that will get the party started. These finger-friendly vodka infused berries are just as pretty to look at as they are delicious to eat.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusing time 15 hours
Total Time 15 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword: Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Strawberries, Vodka Infused Strawberries
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 24 Strawberries Washed with leaves intact
  • 750 mL Chocolate Flavored Vodka I used 360 Double Chocolate Vodka
  • 12 oz Bittersweet chocolate chips

Garnish

  • Chopped Nuts, sprinkles, shredded coconut, cookie crumbs. your preference

Instructions
 

  • Place clean berries in a jar and cover with vodka. Refrigerate for at least 15 hours.
  • Remove strawberries from the jar and pat dry.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.
  • Assemble by dipping berries in chocolate holding onto the stem. Sprinkle with the desired garnishes. Place on wax paper and allow the chocolate to set.

Notes

If you choose to infuse the berries for less than the recommended time, the favor will not be as intense.
The calories isn’t accurate do to the fact that you drain the vodka off of the berries.
Berries can be stored at room temperature if you’re using them the same day you make them.

Nutrition

Serving: 24gCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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You don’t need any special supplies to make these berries but for the fun of entertaining, here are a few items you may enjoy.

  • Pedestal Platter – I love using pedestal platters. The raise the sightline and create interest in your display. Plus, they’re so pretty!
  • Cocktail Picks – I love using cocktail picks with my appetizers. They elevate a simple dish every time and encourage guests to help themselves.
Recipe Rating




Tina

Sunday 16th of February 2020

Made these strawberries because my mom bought me 360 double chocolate vodka. They are delicious.

Julie Menghini

Monday 17th of February 2020

What a great mom, Tina! I'm glad you enjoyed them.

Deb Clark

Tuesday 14th of January 2020

Oh my I didn't think you could improve upon strawberries until now! These look fabulous and perfect for a party!

Julie Menghini

Tuesday 14th of January 2020

Thank you, Deb! They're a lot of fun to make and serve.

Michele

Monday 30th of December 2019

I know you say they are for Valentine's day... but I did a test run last night to make sure I did them right and plan to serve them for New Year's eve as we are only doing appetizers --- after how easy they were to make I'll be making them for dessert!

Julie Menghini

Thursday 2nd of January 2020

Thank you so much!

Leela

Thursday 28th of November 2019

They look so delicious!

Julie Menghini

Thursday 28th of November 2019

Thank you, Leela!

Brandon Sparks

Thursday 28th of November 2019

Oh wow.. This looks and sounds so amazing. I need to make this for my wife.. Thanks

Julie Menghini

Thursday 28th of November 2019

Thank you, Brandon! She'll love them. Perfect for date night!

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