Cranberry-Anise Bitters Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Anise Bitters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups high-proof vodka (like Stolichnaya Blue 100 Proof); 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, each one pierced with a toothpick; 1 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger; 2 star anise pods; One 3-inch cinnamon stick; One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 teaspoon gentian root; 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns; 2 tablespoons simple syrup (see Note)

Servings: persons

2 cups high-proof vodka (like Stolichnaya Blue 100 Proof)
1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, each one pierced with a toothpick
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
2 star anise pods
One 3-inch cinnamon stick
One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 teaspoon gentian root
1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
2 tablespoons simple syrup (see Note)

1
In a 1-quart glass jar, combine all of the ingredients except the syrup.
2
Cover and shake well.
3
Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, shaking the jar daily.
4
Strain the infused alcohol into a clean 1-quart glass jar through a cheesecloth-lined funnel.
5
Squeeze any infused alcohol from the cheesecloth into the jar; reserve the solids.
6
Strain the infused alcohol again through new cheesecloth into another clean jar to remove any remaining sediment.
7
Cover the jar and set aside for 1 week.
8
Meanwhile, transfer the solids to a small saucepan.
9
Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
10
Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes; let cool completely.
11
Pour the liquid and solids into a clean 1-quart glass jar.
12
Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 week, shaking the jar once daily.
13
Strain the water mixture through a cheesecloth-lined funnel set over a clean 1-quart glass jar; discard the solids.
14
If necessary, strain again to remove any remaining sediment.
15
Add the infused alcohol and the syrup.
16
Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 days.
17
Pour the bitters through a cheesecloth-lined funnel or strainer and transfer to glass dasher bottles.
18
Cover and keep in a cool, dark place.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups high-proof vodka (like Stolichnaya Blue 100 Proof), 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, each one pierced with a toothpick, 1 cup dried cranberries, 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Anise Bitters falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry-Anise Bitters

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