I simply threw it in a used cherry jar and let it sit over night.

about two cups of Mate' per liter of vodka if you use a higher ratio it'll give you the shits ((like a hit of e) you'll have to go once really bad and all of a sudden then you wont be bothered again))

I strain it through a regular flour sifter and press the mate' against the screen to get the last drops out. Coffee filteres don't work as there is just too much fine fluff in the mixture. If the setament bothers you let the bottle settle out for a couple of days and slowly pour or sifon the clear liquor off the top.

The Mate' Mind Eraser"

Tall Collin's Glass filled with crushed ice.

One shot of Mate' infused Vodka.

Layer a half shot to a full shot of Kahlua by letting it tricle down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon.

Float another layer of soda water on top over the back of a spoon or down the side of the glass.

Stick a long straw in and suck it down in one go.
You get the green tea flavor of the Vodka Mate' infusion first, the sweet of the Kaluah next and then a palate cleaning soda last. And a nice, pleasant , happy buzz about five minutes later.

go figure.

If you really want to mess with yourself throw a couple of tablespoons of Kava Kava in a liter of vodka and let that sit for a couple of days and use the above instructions...

Don't do this with Gin!

I'm a Gin lover and found it not nearly as tasty as with Vodka