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Cranberry Vodka martinis with a bottle of cranberry infused vodka in the background
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Cranberry Infused Vodka

Infusing spirits is a fun way to add your own unique twist to cocktails!  This Cranberry Infused Vodka is especially great for holiday cocktails! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Infusing Time7 days
Total Time7 days 11 minutes
Course: Cocktails & Drinks
Keyword: craft cocktails, infused spirits
Servings: 750 ml
Author: Kathryn | Urban Foodie Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ of a vanilla bean
  • 2 long strips of orange peel
  • 750 ml of good vodka use your favorite brand

Instructions

  • Cook the cranberries. Place cranberries and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Infuse the vodka. Add cranberries, vanilla bean and orange peel to a large jar. Pour vodka into a large jar. Seal jar and store in a cool dry spot for 3-7 days.
  • Bottle the vodka. Once the vodka is infused, pour it through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup. Use a funnel to pour strained vodka into a large, sealable bottle. Vodka will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.

Notes

  1. The bulk of the time for this recipe is the time it takes for the vodka to infuse.  The actual hands-on time is less than 15 minutes.
  2. To create a simple holiday martini, add sugar to the rim of a martini glass.  Add 1 ½ ounces of vodka to a martini glass and top with 2-3 ounces of sparkling water.  Garnish with a twisted orange peel.