Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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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.
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 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.
How to make Vodka-infused Chocolate covered Strawberries
- Wash 24 large strawberries and put them in a large jar or container.
- 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.
- Put a lid on the jar/container and refrigerate the berries for 15 to 24 hours.
- Remove the berries and put them on a paper towel and dab them dry.
- Melt chocolate using a double-boiler or in the microwave, for 30-second intervals stirring after each, until smooth.
- Holding onto the strawberry stem, dip the strawberry into the chocolate.
- Spoon sprinkles or other garnishes onto the strawberries.
- Allow the chocolate covered strawberries to set on a piece of waxed paper.
- 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.
If you enjoy this recipe, here are a few more perfect for entertaining
- Peanut Butter Puppy Chow
- Reindeer Food (Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Pretzels)
- Pizza Knots
- 4th of July Cupcakes
- Baked Blackened Shrimp
- Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Don’t have time to make them now? Pin it for later!
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.
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?
Vodka Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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
Nutrition
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.
Do you have a favorite party appetizer? Please share, you are my inspiration!
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.
Loving these, Julie :D!
Thank you Sonal. There are just so many ways to make these and are great foe appetizers or a meal.
Thank you Sonal! They are great for entertaining on those warm days.
Hi, Julie. Did you change something in your blog?! I was very busy and I have missed so much from you and my other blogging buddies.
These are so adorable and perfect for a party. Since I don’t do alcohol, maybe you are keeping some strawberries and a chocolate for me? 😀 Happy FF, Julie. xx
I went self-host? Please let me know if you have any problems getting my posts. I would definitely save a couple strawberries with plenty of chocolate for you!
Such an awesome idea Julie!! I cannot wait to try this! Strawberries are in abundance over here and I can definitely see myself doing this with a whole punnet! I am so so excited!! 😀
Thank you Dina! I am sure you will make a beautiful batch!
I love this idea sooooo much, I need to try it!! Boozy fruit is my kind of fruit! I bet the chocolate vodka tastes even more amazing now after have a bit of strawberry flavour added to it! Sharing these for sure!
I am sure you love this version Michelle! Perfect for entertaining.
It’s not often you see a recipe that calls for a whole bottle of vodka! The strawberries came out so pretty and sound like the perfect party food 😀 What an interesting technique and something I’ve never considered before! I’m curious now… is the vodka still drinkable after, and does it taste a bit of strawberries?
Go big or go home right? I bottled the vodka back up and refrigerated it. I will use it to make another batch. I am sure you could drink it, but I think it would have to be ran through a cheese cloth to rid it of the seeds.
Very pretty and very yummy Julie – I could eat a bunch of these 🙂
Thank you Judi! Very easy and they stood up well through out the night.
You must have posted this over the weekend Julie….wow! I missed it, it deserves huge accolades. I can’t get over infusing them in vodka, what a brilliant idea! That party surely had to end on a “high” note, and no thanks to the guy who usually gets everyone “in the mood” :). A great party with a boozy end! Your pictures by the way are just gorgeous, it looks so real, almost like I could reach out and grab one. I like the idea of spooning the sprinkles over too as opposed to dipping them.
Thank you Loretta! They really got a lot of attention. People really thought that they were a big deal but they were so easy. The booze wasn’t overbearing at all but you could taste it. Thank you for the compliments on the pictures! You know how that is, when you get one you like it’s like hurray can I do it again? 🙂 I did roll these in the nuts, but you really can’t in the sugar. They will turn into sugar blobs, not very pretty at all.
David doesn’t rave about strawberries too much, but he would dipped in chocolate!! 🙂
Thank you Debbie! I love them and they just say summer to me.
I had no idea that they made chocolate vodka? Wow I love this recipe for the holidays and it would make a great gift to a special someone!
Thank you Bobby! You are right, they would made great holiday appetizers or gifts. My friends thought that these strawberries were a much bigger deal than what they really were.
I love chocolate coated fruits and this one looks gorgeous…. yummm yummm….
Thank you Chitra! I just love the strawberries right now!
This is brilliant Julie! Loved the idea of infusing it with liquor!
Thank you Sonal! Everyone enjoyed them.
If you are still wondering whether you should feel guilty about having a cabinet for booze, just send over some strawberries to redeem yourself 😉 What a fabulous treat for any party…..or weekend treat (or should I feel guilty now ;-> )
Ha! I feel redeemed!
What a perfect idea! I usually look at the strawberries at the market and imagine dipping them in chocolate, but this is a notch up! Can’t wait to try. Have a great day, Julie!
Thank you so much Dave! They really went over and held up well all evening.
What a fun new twist on chocolate dipped strawberries, Julie! I’m sure they were a big hit at the party! They looked soooo pretty, too. I just love all of your creative adventures in the kitchen. ♡
Thank you! They did go over well Dawn and were a fun spin because it was unique.
So pretty and very thoughtful! If they were too vodka strong I wouldn’t like them, but the way you described them they sound perfect!!!
Thank you! I agree with you. I think that is the reason to use good vodka. The cheap stuff is bitter and transfers that sharpness to the fruit. Ick!
I’ve never heard before about vodka marinated strawberries, but the idea is simply brilliant! I will definitely try these this weekend.
Thank you Ana! I hope they go over well for you. You will have to let me know.
I will. 🙂
wow, so beautiful presented, Julie! A great revisited classic dessert!
Thank you so much for your super kind comment!
interesting would have thought the vodka would make the berries soggy and unusable for covering in chocolate – live and learn eh?
Thank you for commenting! They weren’t at all. I think you really need to make sure that they are dry before dipping, but the held up so well all evening. I was worried because it was very humid the day that I made them, but it wasn’t a problem.
interesting and good to know -no maceration going on at all then, fascinating! sounds like a resounding success!
These are so beautiful!!!
Thank you! I had to warn people that they had been infused because you sure couldn’t tell by looking at them.
Julie those dipped strawberries are just beautiful and love the boozy soak. Great dessert!
Thank you! They are perfect for an after dinner dessert or an appetizer. I’ll definitely be making them again.
This is the most excited I’ve ever been about chocolate-covered strawberries, which I rather like. Just brilliant!
Thank you! They were as popular with the guys as with the girls, and they really held up all evening. I’ll definitely be making them again.
These are beautiful, Julie, and I’m sure must taste incredible! What a very creative idea. I bet your friends were so excited to try them. I know I would be!
Thank you Shari! These strawberries were yummy with an adult twist. They came with a disclaimer. 🙂
Hubby loves chocolate dipped fruits.. Looks super tempting I should make a batch after returning to US, ypu have tempted me:-)
Thank you for stopping by. The strawberries have been wonderful this year and these held up all night.
Beautiful!!!
Thank you Lina!
Julie! You party animal! Naughty and fun!!!!
Ha! Thank you Johanne!