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Flavoring vodka with skittles is delicious and easy (and looks really cool too!)  I originally found the instructions here.

Here’s a list of the items you will need:

• non-flavored vodka (I use Smirnoff)
• skittles
• 5 bowls to separate out Skittles flavors
• funnel
• coffee filters
• 5 water bottles (or any containers to hold the Skittles vodka during the infusion.  Mine are actually little cranberry juice bottles.)

Step 1: Separate the skittles into their individual flavors, and count up the number of skittles you need of each color.

You will want ~10 skittles per oz. of vodka you mix them with, so plan accordingly.

Step 2: Pour the skittles and the vodka into the water bottles, and give them a good shake.  You’ll already be able to see the colors mixing into the vodka- these bright colors will stay!

Step 3: Let the mixtures sit overnight.  Shake the bottles again to un-stick any mostly-dissolved skittles from the bottom of the bottles, and then filter out the excess sugar using the funnel and coffee filters.  I found that I either needed to filter through two coffee filters together, or filter the entire liquid twice, but this will depend on the filters you use.

Step 4: Once your flavored vodka is free free from goop and clumps of sugar, place in your fridge to chill.  Beware that even though the mixture may not taste strong, it is nearly pure vodka.  Don’t be deceived!

Skittles vodka can be mixed with many things, but I would recommend a clear mixer to enjoy the full color effect (I personally enjoy really sweet drinks, so I use cream soda.)  Mix and enjoy!