Cranberry Liqueur

1. 1

   Rinse and pick over the cranberries, discarding stems and any soft or shriveled berries.

2. 2

   Chop berries in a blender.

3. 3

   In a sterile, wide-mouth jar, combine the cranberries, vodka, sugar syrup and orange zest.

4. 4

   Cap, shake gently and set aside in a cool dark place for 4 to 5 weeks.

5. 5

   When ready to proceed, strain out the solids and save for other uses (cakes, sauces or relish).

6. 6

   Filter and transfer to another sterilized bottle.

7. 7

   Note: To make sugar syrup, bring 1 1/4 cups sugar and 2/3 cup water to a boil.

8. 8

   Simmer, occasionally stirring and scraping down the sides of the pan, until the sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.