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Festive Cranberry Liqueur

Brighten your holidays and celebrations with a homemade cranberry liqueur that promises to be the highlight of your festive gatherings!
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Course: Drinks
Keyword: liqueur
Prep Time: 20 minutes
40 days
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3/4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups vodka
  • 1 lb fresh cranberries washed & chopped
  • 1/2 orange peel grated
  • 1/4 lemon peel grated

Instructions

  • Combine cranberries, vodka, orange and lemon peel in a large jar or bottle.
  • Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Check by pouring a small amount into a clear container and holding up to the light to check for sugar granules.
  • Allow to cool for one minute then slowly pour over top of the cranberry mixture in the jar.
  • Using a spoon, stir well then seal jar.
  • Gently shake then allow to steep for 5-6 weeks, making sure you give the jar a quick shake each day.
  • Strain the liqueur before serving. Makes great gifts!