Orange Cranberry Vodka

Homemade Orange Cranberry Vodka 

Yield: 1 large bottle, 2 small bottles

Ingredients

• 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4-5 strips of orange zest, 1-inch by 3-inches long
• One 750 ml bottle of vodka

Step 1

In a small saucepan, cook cranberries, water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries pop. Split vanilla bean lengthwise and add to the cranberry mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.

Step 2

Transfer to a large bowl or jar and add in vodka. Stir well and allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and let stand for 1-3 days, shaking 1-2 times a day to mix the ingredients around.

Step 3

Strain mixture through a fine strainer to remove cranberry solids. Transfer orange peels to your new bottle or jar (dividing them between two smaller bottles, if you are bottling half-batches) and add in a handful of fresh, whole cranberries. Pour in the strained spirit, which should be clear.