CRANBERRY-ORANGE VODKA

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From the Food Network - am going to make some for some Christmas gifts. Will let you know once it's done! The cooking time includes the time the mixture needs to settle. You can use frozen cranberries also.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Beverages

Time P7DT10m

Yield 1 bottle

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, split
2 oranges, rind of, peels cut into 2-inch strips
1 (750 ml) bottle vodka

Steps:

  • Place cranberries, sugar and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Place pan over medium heat and stir. Simmer cranberry mixture until the berries burst, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Place orange peels in a large glass container with an airtight lid, or large mason jars with lids. Pour vodka over the orange peels.
  • Allow the cranberry mixture to cool. Pour the cooled mixture into the glass container(s). Cover tightly and set aside for 1 week. After 1 week, strain out the cranberries sand orange peels and pour mixture into a clean bottle, using a funnel. Store vodka in the refrigerator.
  • To serve: Pour 2 ounces of vodka mixture over ice in a tall glass and top with tonic water. Garnish with a slice of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2656.1, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 19.4, Carbohydrate 259.5, Fiber 22, Sugar 220, Protein 1.9

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