Old Fashioned: Crafting the Perfect Drink

How to Use a 31:13 Studios Freeze-Dried Infusion Kit

Our freeze-dried infusion kits are designed to make flavoring drinks simple, fast, and flexible—no complicated steps, no special equipment, and no waiting weeks for results.

Each kit is pre-measured and ready to use. All you have to do is infuse, chill, and enjoy.

What You’ll Need

One 31:13 Studios Freeze-Dried Infusion Kit
Your choice of alcohol
(vodka, rum, gin, tequila, or whiskey all work well depending on the flavor)
A refrigerator
Optional: soda water, juice, or tonic for mixing

3 Easy Steps

1. Prepare the Jar
Remove the moisture absorber from the jar. This is only used for storage and should not be included during infusion.

2. Add Alcohol
Fill the jar with alcohol of your choice, making sure the fruit is fully submerged.

3. Chill & Infuse
Seal the jar and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
For a stronger flavor, you can let it infuse longer—up to 24 hours.

Once infused, strain out the fruit and your infusion is ready to use.

How to Serve It

Serve over a large ice cube
Sip as-is or with a splash of water
Garnish with an orange peel or cherry if desired

One kit makes approximately 16 ounces, or 8–16 pours, depending on preference.

The kit can be infused a second time for an additional 6–8 lighter pours.

Storage

Store infused alcohol in the refrigerator
Best enjoyed within 1 month

Old Fashioned Flavor Notes

This kit features orange, cherry, and bitters-infused sugar, creating a smooth, slightly sweet, classic Old Fashioned profile that pairs best with bourbon or whiskey.

Drink Ideas Using Your Old Fashioned Infusion

Why this works: The added syrup rounds out the citrus and cherry notes without overpowering the infusion.

Cherry Vanilla Old Fashioned

Smooth, slightly sweet, and cozy

Ingredients

2 oz Old Fashioned–infused bourbon
½ oz cherry juice or Luxardo cherry syrup
Splash of vanilla simple syrup or vanilla extract (optional)
Ice

Instructions
Stir all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Strain over a large cube and garnish with a cherry or orange peel.

Tip: This is a great option for people who like an Old Fashioned but prefer it a little less spirit-forward.

Maple Orange Old Fancy aka Old Fashioned

2 oz Old Fashioned–infused whiskey
¼ oz maple syrup
Splash of fresh orange juice

Stir with ice and serve over a large cube.

Old Fashioned Highball

Lighter and surprisingly refreshing