Cranberry Vodka Food

CRANBERRY INFUSED VODKA

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse 3 cups of cranberries until they are big chunks
• Place chunked cranberries and whole cranberries in a big jar and pour vodka into the jar over the cranberries
• Stir with a wooden spoon (or cap and shake jar) and cap jar and store on a shelf
• Stir every day for 7 days
• Line a strainer or sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl. Pour the contents of the jar over the sieve and throw away the cheesecloth and cranberries
• Pour cranberry infused vodka in a large bottle with a lid or smaller jars with lids
• Gift or hoard
• Smile

CRANBERRY VODKA TONICS

Steps:

• Combine the cranberries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the vanilla extract or split vanilla bean and cook, stirring, until the cranberries burst, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Divide the cranberry mixture between 2 large mason jars. Divide the vodka between the jars. Cover and refrigerate for 1 week. Strain out the cranberries. Store the flavored vodka in a clean jar in the refrigerator.
• For each drink, pour 2 ounces cranberry vodka over ice in a tall glass; top with tonic. Garnish with a slice of lime.

CRANBERRY MARTINI

Steps:

• Rub the rims of 2 martini glasses with a lime wedge, and then dip each rim into a saucer of red sanding sugar, rotating gently to evenly coat. Chill in freezer at least 10 minutes. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake vodka, cranberry juice, and vermouth until chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into chilled glasses, and garnish with skewered fresh cranberries.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE VODKA

Steps:

• Place cranberries, sugar and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Place pan over medium heat and stir. Simmer cranberry mixture until the berries burst, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Place orange peels in a large glass container with an airtight lid, or large mason jars with lids. Pour vodka over the orange peels.
• Allow the cranberry mixture to cool. Pour the cooled mixture into the glass container(s). Cover tightly and set aside for 1 week. After 1 week, strain out the cranberries sand orange peels and pour mixture into a clean bottle, using a funnel. Store vodka in the refrigerator.
• To serve: Pour 2 ounces of vodka mixture over ice in a tall glass and top with tonic water. Garnish with a slice of lime.

VODKA & CRANBERRY BLUSH

Steps:

• Pour the vodka and Cointreau into a jug, then add the cranberry juice and orange juice. Stir well.
• Pare strips of peel from 2-3 limes. Fill 12 glasses with the crushed ice, then pour over the cocktail. Finish each glass with a strip of lime peel.

CRANBERRY, APPLE AND CINNAMON VODKA

Steps:

• Layer cranberries, apples and cinnamon sticks in 2 quart glass jar.
• Add vodka and seal jar.
• Let set 1-2 weeks to develop the red coloring and cranberry flavor, shake jar daily.
• Strain and pour into sterilized bottle.
• Stir in sugar syrup.

CRANBERRY VODKA

Steps:

• Prick each cranberry a couple of times with a fork and layer up in a large sterilised Kilner jar with the sugar. Pour over the vodka and leave for 2 weeks, shaking the jar each day.
• Strain and decant into decorative bottles. Seal and label.

VODKA CRANBERRY

Steps:

• Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
• Add 1½ parts Absolut Vodka.
• Add 5 parts cranberry juice.
• Garnish with lime.

CRANBERRY VODKA

Steps:

• Place cranberries, sugar and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Place pan over medium heat and stir. Simmer cranberry mixture until the berries burst, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Divide mixture in half and pour into large, clean mason jars. Pour vodka into the jars to cover the berries. Set aside and allow to sit for 1 week. After 1 week, strain out the cranberries and store cranberry vodka in a clean jar in the refrigerator.
• To serve: Pour 2 ounces of vodka mixture over ice in a tall glass and top with tonic. Garnish with a slice of lime.

CRANBERRY MOJITO WITH VODKA

Steps:

• Muddle the mint, simple syrup, lime juice and cranberries in the bottom of a glass
• Add a handful of ice and the vodka
• Top with club soda and garnish with cranberries and more mint and lime wedges if desired.

CRANBERRY SCREWDRIVER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a shaker or just combine over ice in glass and stir. Enjoy!

CRANBERRY VODKA CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients in a pitcher or punch bowl. Serve over ice in low ball glasses and garnish with lime wedges and fresh cranberries, if desired.