Cranberry Vodka Recipe

This homemade Cranberry Vodka recipe is a delicious starting point if infusing Vodka for the first time. Easy to make using fresh or frozen Cranberries, the thoughtful gift or a versatile drink - made the traditional way.

You'll love this recipe because it's authentic and tastes nothing like store-bought! Infused Cranberries add a natural bright red color, pure and natural. Easy to make with only 2 ingredients, enjoyed in cocktails, neat or sweetened into a Cranberry Liqueur.

Ingredients

• 1 Litre of Vodka
• Cranberries - fresh or frozen

Equipment

• Large Glass Jar with Lid (or Mason Jars)
• Colander - for straining
• Bowl
• Funnel
• Glass Bottle - for Storage

How to Make Cranberry Vodka

1. Prepare Cranberries - rinse Cranberries and pat dry.
2. Fill Jar - place Cranberries in clean glass jar and pour in Vodka.
3. Infuse - close lid and store in a cool, dark place for 7 days.
4. Strain - place colander inside bowl and strained infused Vodka, separating berries and liquids. (Can strain though cheesecloth if needed).
5. Bottle - use a funnel to pour Cranberry Vodka into glass jar.
6. Serve - over ice, in cocktails or give as a gift.

Cranberry Vodka Recipe Variations

• Citrus Cranberry Vodka - add Lemon Zest or Orange Zest when infusing for a citrus twist
• Spiced Cranberry Vodka - add 1 Cinnamon Stick and 1 Star Anise for a spiced warm flavor
• Vanilla Cranberry - split a Vanilla Bean and add to infusion
• Raspberry Cranberry Vodka - use 50/50 mixture of Raspberries and Cranberries for a unique berry flavor
• Honey Cranberry Vodka - sweeten with honey to taste for a floral sweetness that balances the tart cranberries

Recipe Tips and FAQs

• Sweeten - while I prefer the natural infusion without sweetness, feel free to add ½ cup Granulated Sugar or sweeten with Sugar Syrup
• Mash the Berries - using a muddler or rolling pin, smash the Cranberries before infusing for a deeper flavor
• Use Traditional Vodka - this means real Vodka that is made with Wheat or Potato, don't use Corn or Rice Based Vodka. Find authentic Russian Vodka like Russian Standard or use Smirnoff, Absolut.
• Test It - check flavor after 4 days to see if you're happy with the flavor intensity. Alternatively, you can leave it infusing for a few weeks for maximum flavor
• Boozy Berries - don't throw them away, add them to your homemade Cranberry Sauce or bake some boozy Cranberry Muffins or freeze them to serve in your cocktails

Who Long Does Cranberry Vodka Last?

When stored properly in the fridge, it can last up to six months. Best enjoyed within 2 months.

Can I Used Dried Cranberries?

Fresh or Frozen Cranberries are preferred as they don't have any added preservatives or sugar. However, you can make with Dried Cranberries but the taste won't be the as intense and flavorful.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Neat or On the Rocks, make a Cosmopolitan, mix with Soda Water (garnished with the boozy berries), add to Tonic Water or 7-Up, make a festive Martini or enjoy in a shot at your dinner table toast.

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This easy Cranberry Vodka recipe is great for gift giving, especially during the holidays. A personalized gift that's festive, fun and thoughtful. Enjoyed year round or at holiday gatherings, Cranberry Infused Vodka won't disappoint. Bon Appetit! Приятного аппетита!

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