2 1/2 c. cranberries, coarsely chopped
Grated peel from an orange
1 (750 mL) bottle vodka
1 1/3 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. water
Grated peel from an orange
1 (750 mL) bottle vodka
1 1/3 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. water
Preparation:
Preparation time: 20 minutes. Steeping time: 3-4 weeks. Combine cranberries, orange peel (use only orange part, no white) and vodka in a 4-cup glass container. Cover and let steep at room temperature 3-4 weeks. Strain into a clean container, then discard fruit. Combine sugar and water in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, boil 1 minute; cool. Stir sugar syrup into liqueur. Taste and make more syrup if a sweeter liqueur is preferred. Makes 4 1/4 cups.