Seasonal recipe: Cranberry Infused Vodka
Infusing vodka with cranberries is sure to impress your holiday guests.
Photo: Raelene G/Flickr - 12 oz. fresh cranberries (can substitute frozen, but fresh is best)
- 1 cup of sugar (go for raw cane or organic if you can)
- 750 ml bottle of vodka (I really like Blue Ice American Organic Wheat Vodka)
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In a saucepan, simmer sugar and cranberries together until sugar dissolves and gets syrupy but cranberries are still fairly firm.
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Put cranberry mixture in clean, sterile bottle. Pour vodka over top.
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Let sit in a cool place for at least a week.
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Strain, put in a sealed container and keep in the refrigerator until you’re ready.
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Use in any recipe that calls for cranberry vodka or create your own.
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Comments
This sounds really good, I've been looking for more recipes for the holidays..found some others with voli but def going to try this one out
after preparing this mixture and straining it, can you add fresh cranberries into the container for decoration? Will they become mushy or will it change the flavor at all?
You certainly could use washed cranberries as garnish at the time of serving. My experience with cranberries is they are excellent for decorating without changing taste or texture. Of course, most people won't want to chew on the raw cranberries--which WOULD change the taste quite a bit. Enjoy.
Hi Robin: Thanks for the information. Several years ago, I made this with slightly less sugar. (Sorry I can't remember exact quantities). I also added a pinch of orange peel, cloves and cinnamon stick, which I removed after a few days. Spices can get overwhelming if left in too long.
It's helpful to shake the container daily, so everything mixes well. And I personally like to use Skye vodka, because it doesn't have a strong flavor. So, the emphasis is on the fruit.
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