Cranberry Liqueur
This homemade cranberry liqueur combines fresh cranberries simmered with sugar and water, then infused with vodka for a beautiful jewel-toned spirit. The process is simple and requires just four ingredients, but the result tastes far better than anything you can buy in stores. Let it steep for two to four weeks, strain out the cranberries, and you'll have a versatile liqueur perfect for holiday cocktails or giving as gifts.
Equipment
- colander
- Medium Pot
- Jars
Ingredients
- 1 pound cranberries fresh or frozen
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups vodka 80 proof
Instructions
- Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 5 minutes, until the cranberries are soft.
- Let the cranberry mixture cool.
- In a large jar, combine cranberry mixture and vodka. Let it sit in a dark place for at least 2 weeks and up to 4 weeks, shaking the jar occasionally. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will develop and mellow out
- Strain out all the cranberries and any sediment through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth. If you want it crystal clear, you can strain it twice. The finished liqueur stores well for a year plus in a well-sealed bottle kept out of direct sunlight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounceCalories: 682kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 76mgFiber: 3gSugar: 84gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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