Hey Guys and Gals! Fresh cranberries are in the stores now, so this is the time to make it. It takes about two weeks, so start it before Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
Step 1
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
- Zest of 1 large orange, in wide strips with no white pith
- 750 ml vodka (80 proof)
Step 2
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Directions
- Rinse the cranberries. Throw out any that are soft or shriveled.
- Chop the cranberries coarsely, or pulse them 4 or 5 times in a food processor.
- Put the cranberries and orange zest in a clean half gallon glass jar.
- Pour in the vodka and seal the jar.
- Keep it in a cool dark place for 10 days. Shake it once a day.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Press the fruit lightly to get the liquid out, then throw out the fruit.
- Heat the sugar and water in a small pot over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Stir the cooled syrup into the strained vodka.
- Bottle and seal. Let it rest 3 days before serving.
- Serve chilled, or add 1 ounce to a glass of sparkling wine. Store in a cool dark place and use within 6 months.