4 Indian Spice Vodka Infusions You Must Try This Diwali 2025

Let’s be honest: plain vodka can be a bit boring! But it doesn’t have to be. What if you could add a touch of Indian magic to your drink and give your celebrations a desi twist? This Diwali 2025, elevate your cocktail game with Indian spice vodka infusions. Imagine the zing of ginger, the strong flavor of cardamom, or the lovely color of saffron - Indian spices are simply amazing. At unsobered, we've listed four Indian spice vodka infusions that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

Indian Spice Vodka Infusions

1. Spiced Chai Vodka

Spiced chai vodka blends the warming, aromatic flavors of cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and ginger with the crispness of vodka, creating a comforting yet spirited drink. Each sip brings the cozy sensation of spiced tea, enriched with exotic sweetness and a subtle earthy undertone. The texture is smooth and slightly creamy, featuring a gentle heat and a fragrant finish that stays on the palate.

Ingredients: 

• 750 ml vodka
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 8 green cardamom pods
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
• 8 whole cloves
• 1 tbsp leaf black tea. 

Procedure

• Add all the spices to an air-tight glass container, pour the vodka into the container, and seal it tightly. Store the mixture in a cool, dark place for 3–5 days. Shake the jar once every day.
• After infusion, add tea leaves and wait for just 1–3 hours
• Strain the liquid and transfer the infused vodka to a clean bottle and seal. 

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2. Saffron vodka

Saffron vodka offers a delicate floral aroma and a subtle golden hue. It comes with grassy undertones and a mellow, earthy sweetness. The flavor is nuanced, softly bitter with hints of honey and hay, carrying a velvety mouthfeel and a luxurious finish unique to saffron’s rare spice complexity.

Ingredients

• 6-8 strands of premium saffron
• 4 oz vodka

Procedure

• Place strands of premium saffron in a glass jar and add vodka over the saffron strands.
• Let the mixture infuse for 24 hours. 
• After infusion, strain the vodka to remove saffron strands.

3. Cardamom Honey Vodka

Cardamom honey vodka combines the floral and citrus notes of fresh cardamom with smooth honey, resulting in a drink that is both aromatic and subtly sweet. Its flavor profile is bright yet soothing, with the cardamom providing a cool and uplifting touch, while the honey adds a rich balance. The texture is supple and silky, gliding smoothly across the palate.

Ingredients

• 4-5 green cardamom pods
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup honey
• Vodka

Procedure

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add ½ cup honey, ½ cup water, and the crushed cardamom pods.
• Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the honey dissolves completely
• Remove from heat and let the honey cardamom syrup cool to room temperature, then strain out the cardamom pods.
• Mix the syrup with vodka (about 1 part syrup to 3 parts vodka) or add desired amounts to vodka and let it infuse for a few hours to overnight for a stronger flavor.

4. Paan Vodka

Paan vodka bursts with vibrant, herbal notes from betel leaf, rose preserve, and subtle anise-like flavor. The taste is bittersweet and slightly minty, enveloped in floral undertones and hints of spice. The texture is lush and intriguing, delivering an aromatic, cooling sensation reflective of classic Indian paan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz Vodka
• 3 oz Sugar
• 3 oz Water
• 5 betel leaves
• ¼ tbsp Dried rose petals
• ½ tsp Fennel candy
• 2 Cardamom pods:
• 5 Saffron strands
• 2 Cloves

Procedure

• Add all the ingredients to a sealed container away from light and let it infuse for 30-45 days. Shaking gently every few days.
• Strain out the leaves and spices to obtain the paan-infused vodka.

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Summing Up

From strong chai flavor to the fun, textured pan flavor infusion, these infusions will add a delicious twist to your celebrations. So, get creative and experiment with different spice combinations to create your signature drinks.