Cranberry Vodka Recipes

CRANSHINE: HOMEMADE CRANBERRY VODKA

Steps:

• Divide the vodka equally between 3 quart sized wide mouthed mason jars, about 2 cups each.
• Add the fresh cranberries to a food processor and pulse until the cranberries are roughly chopped.
• Divide the chopped cranberries equally between the jars. Add the lids and seal loosely.
• Store in a cool dark place for 3 - 4 weeks.
• Pour the cranberry vodka mixture from the mason jars through a fine mesh strainer into a large jug to remove the cranberry pieces. You don't need them any longer here, but you can keep them to make baked goods if you wish!
• If there are still some small pieces of cranberries left in the vodka, you will need to strain the liquid again through some cheesecloth or similar.
• Decant the finished cranberry vodka into pretty bottles of your choice!

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:

• 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

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:

• 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.

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.