Highbush Cranberry Liqueur

By á-646

Ingredients

• Optional:
• 500 mL (2 cups) highbush cranberries
• 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) vodka
• 375 mL (1 1/2 cups) sugar
• 200 mL (3/4) cup water
• 1/2 lemon or lime peel
• 1/4 orange peel
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. ground allspice

Preparation

Step 1

Thoroughly wash and rinse a large 40 oz glass container with a tight fitting lid.

Wash and stem berries, chop into puree using a food processor and place in glass container.

Add lemon and orange peel, vodka, sugar, and optional spices.

Let stand for 4 weeks in a dark place, shaking gently each day to dissolve the sugar.

Strain several times using cheesecloth, rebottle, and serve.