Homemade Cranberry Liqueur Recipe
Ruby red and full of fresh cranberry flavor, this homemade cranberry liqueur is an easy way to put some fresh cranberries to good use. Just combine everything together, let it hang out for a few weeks, then strain and serve. Makes a great holiday gift, too!
Equipment
- large jar
- Sharp knife
- funnel
Ingredients
- 2 cups vodka
- 1 cup water or an additional cup of vodka (3 total)
- 3 cups fresh cranberries sliced or chopped
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 vanilla bean sliced open and cut in half
Instructions
- Add vodka, water, sugar, chopped cranberries, and vanilla bean to a large jar.
- Seal and shake daily for 1 week.
- Move to a cool, dark place and let the mixture infuse at room temperature for 4-6 weeks. Taste after a couple of weeks to check the flavor. If you like it, it's ready. If you want it to be stronger, let it keep infusing.
- Once ready, strain the liqueur with a fine mesh sieve and store in a glass jar in the fridge (or cupboard if using all vodka).
- Serve chilled or add it to your favorite holiday cocktails!
Video
@milkglasshomekitchen Easy Cranberry Liqueur 'tis the season to chop some cranberries and then them into yummy things. This recipe needs time to infuse, so let's get to it! you'll need: 2 cups vodka + 1 cup water (or 3 cups vodka) 2 cups sugar 3 cups sliced cranberries 1 vanilla bean Shake daily for a week to help the sugar dissolve and keep the cranberries submerged. It's ready whenever you like it, so give it a taste after a few weeks. Once the flavor is strong enough, strain out the cranberries and bottle. Makes a great #homemadegift #holidaytiktok #homemade #cranberryseason #homesteadtoktok #cozyvibes #holidaygiftideas ♬ original sound - Rachael - Milk Glass Home 🌻
Notes
If diluting the vodka with water, I recommend storing the finished liqueur in the fridge. To store at room temperature, use 100-proof vodka and don't add water.