Alcohol acts as a preservative, potentially allowing your infused creation to last up to a year if stored correctly. However, it's crucial to remove fruits and herbs after the infusion process, and if anything looks or smells off, discard it to be safe. On the other hand, for water infusions, we advise consuming within 1-3 days of the infusion process, and discarding afterwards. Always ensure your products are kept cool to avoid any negative or potentially harmful fermentation effects.