We can all picture the insanity that is a holiday kitchen. Children running in and out, perhaps even a dog or cat underfoot, and relatives popping in and out to either pilfer snacks or lend a hand. It’s a place where chaos reigns, and during the hectic hustle and bustle that is synonymous with the holidays, the last thing you want to add to the list is another thing to stress you out. Especially when it comes to the menu.
Hence, my gift to you: Cranberry-Infused Vodka!
With minimal effort and maximum pay-off, this vodka is a boon to home chefs looking for an easy way to dazzle relatives throughout December. The recipe is fool-proof. All you need to do is add all of the ingredients to a jar and wait.
Combining fresh, chopped cranberries and vodka leaves behind a tart, cherry-red liquor. Don’t be tempted to mix sugar into the mixture; there’s plenty of time to infuse sweetness into your cocktails when you’re preparing them.
Retailers could easily entice shoppers to try this recipe by displaying the two ingredients together, as well as highlighting limes and Navel oranges to extend the cocktail possibilities.
3 cups fresh cranberries
3 cups vodka
Prep Time: 5 mins
Infusion Time: 7 days
Servings: 7
1. Pour 2 cups of cranberries into the food processor and roughly pulse them.
2. Put the 2 cups of chopped cranberries and 1 cup whole cranberries into a large mason jar and pour vodka over.
3. Cap the jar and shake it vigorously. Store in your pantry and shake once a day for 7 days.
4. Line a sieve with a cheesecloth and place over a large bowl. Pour the contents of the jar over the sieve. Discard the cranberries once done.
5. To store, pour into a large bottle with a lid or several smaller bottles with lids. Serve and enjoy!
