How To Make Cranberry Infused Vodka Food

CRANBERRY-INFUSED VODKA

Steps:

• Place the cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to pop. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Transfer the mixture into a large mason jar. Place the orange peel in the mason jar, and pour the vodka over top. Screw the lid on tightly and set the jar on a counter at room temperature for at least 3 days, and up to a month. Shake once a day.
• Strain into a decorative storage jar, tie with festive ribbon and gift with a cocktail recipe in which to use it.

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.

HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY INFUSED VODKA

Steps:

• Place cranberries, sugar, vanilla extract, and one tablespoon of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently and let the mixture simmer for about five minutes or until the berries have burst.
• Pour the mixture into a large pitcher and add the vodka. Mix well. Cover tightly and let sit in the refrigerator for one week.
• After one week, strain the mixture using a small mesh strainer and then store the cranberry infused vodka covered in the refrigerator.
• To serve, use your favorite cocktail recipe or pour a little of the cranberry vodka over ice and add tonic water to taste. Garnish with a slice of orange, lemon, or lime, and enjoy!

CRANBERRY INFUSED VODKA

Steps:

• 1. Place cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.
• 2. Cover and cook cranberries over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the cranberries start to pop.Then remove from the heat and let cool.
• 3. Transfer the mixture into a large jar then pour the vodka over the top of the fruit.
• 4. Make sure the jar is tightly sealed. Leave vodka set on the counter for a minimum of 3 days, shaking mixture every day.

CRANBERRY LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Combine cranberries with 2 cups sugar.
• Add water and boil 4-5 minutes until skins start to pop.
• Remove from heat and cool.
• Put in a mixing jar, add vodka and shake vigorously.
• Cover and leave to infuse at least 7 days, shaking or stirring occasionally.
• Pour thru a coarse strainer and discard berries.
• Let rest 3-4 days.
• Without shaking the jar, decant only the clear liquor into another jar, leaving white residue in the original jar.
• The white residue can be put thru a paper strainer (I use an unbleached coffee filter) until liquid is clear; add the strained liquor to the already decanted liqueur.
• Combine liqueur with 2 more cups of sugar and shake vigorously until sugar is absorbed.
• Let clear overnight and bottle.

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.