Cranberry Liqueur

Cranberries are traditionally served with your roast turkey at Christmas Dinner but if you make this liqueur you can enjoy them all year round!

Ingredients:

• 700ml Vodka
• 350g Cranberries
• 250g Granulated sugar
• 125ml Water

Slow Method:

1. Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
2. Place cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped. Combine sugar mixture and cranberries in a large bowl; stir in vodka.
3. Pour into Kilner jar, place in a cool dark place and leave for 3 weeks.
4. Shake the jar every day until the sugar has dissolved.
5. Strain into a clean bottle and test for taste. Add extra sugar if needed.
6. Enjoy your Cranberry Liqueur

Fast Method:

1. Place cranberries in a food processor until finely chopped and add to a Kilner Jar.
2. Add the sugar and Vodka.
3. Put into a water bath at 65°C for 3 hours.
4. Strain into a clean bottle and test for taste. Add extra sugar if needed.
5. Enjoy your Cranberry Liqueur

Lucy’s Top Tip: Try substituting the Vodka for Gin, Rum, or Brandy. The cranberries taste great when served with ice cream.