Some of the best recipes of the Christmas season are those that double as gifts, like this homemade cranberry-infused vodka!
Thanksgiving has passed, now it's time for the hustle and bustle of the holidays! Cookie swaps, Christmas parties, brunches with Santa, tree trimming, caroling (does anybody do that anymore?), and on and on! It might sound like I'm complaining, but I'm not. Christmas is my favorite time of the year!
This can also turn into the most expensive time of the year, with gifts for family, friends, and hostess gifts for all those Christmas parties. One way to trim those expenses is to make homemade gifts. Today's #SundaySupper is dedicated to gifts from the kitchen.
This gift is cranberry-infused vodka, a simple, seasonal and flavorful spirit. A mixture of cranberries, sugar, and orange peel are simmered until the cranberries burst, then combined with vodka until the flavors infuse. This takes a bit of advance planning, because you want to allow at least a week for infusing. The longer you leave the vodka to infuse, the stronger the flavor. Then strain into decorative bottles and add a festive ribbon and tag!
What can you do with cranberry-flavored vodka? Try these recipes:
Cranberry-Infused Vodka
Some of the best recipes of the Christmas season are those that double as gifts, like this homemade cranberry-infused vodka!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 (8-inch) strip of orange peel
- 2 cups good-quality vodka
Instructions
- Place the cranberries, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves and the cranberries begin to pop. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Transfer the mixture into a large mason jar. Place the orange peel in the mason jar, and pour the vodka over top. Screw the lid on tightly and set the jar on a counter at room temperature for at least 3 days, and up to a month. Shake once a day.
- Strain into a decorative storage jar, tie with festive ribbon and gift with a cocktail recipe in which to use it.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 (½-cup) servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 0g
I am not a certified nutritionist. This nutrition information is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only.
Recipe by The Redhead Baker
Don't forget to check out the other #SundaySupper Gifts from the Kitchen!
Beverages:
- Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate by Supper for a Steal
- Cranberry Infused Vodka by The Redhead Baker
- Cranberry Pomegrante Vodka by Recipes, Food and Cooking
- Creamy Coconut Liqueur by Manu's Menu
- German Egg Liqueur (Eierlikör) by Magnolia Days
- Homemade Kahlua by Country Girl in the Village
- Homemade Organic Lavender Honey by An Appealing Plan
Bread:
- Homemade Pumpernickel Bread by The Foodie Army Wife
- Pumpkin Beer Bread Gift Basket by The Girl in The Little Red Kitchen
Appetizers and Snacks:
- Boozy Olives by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Cookie Butter Puppy Chow by Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Condiments and Sauces:
- Butterscotch Sauce {Low Carb} by Nosh My Way
- Cranberry Hatch Chile Salsa by The Texan New Yorker
- Ginger Jam by What Smells So Good?
- Lemon Ginger Marmalade by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
- Microwave Caramel Sauce by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Slow Cooker Apple Butter by Shockingly Delicious
- Sweet-Hot Red Pepper Jam by Delaware Girl Eats
Savory and Sweet Mixes:
- Creole Jambalaya Mix by Nik Snacks
- Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Mix by Feed Me, Seymour
- Homemade Brownie Mix in a Jar by The Perfect Brownie
- Homemade Sazon Seasoning by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Skinny Mocha Latte Mix by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Desserts and Sweets:
- Assorted Macaroons by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Brandy Truffles by Food Lust People Love
- Carob Peanut Butter Cups by Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Cranberry Nut Candy by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Cinnamon Candied Pecans by Noshing With The Nolands
- Coconut Oil White Chocolate + Chocolate Chip Cookies by Wallflour Girl
- Homemade Marshmallows by Curious Cuisiniere
- Maple Chocolates by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
- Matcha Green Tea Holiday Wreath Cookies by NinjaBaker
- White Chocolate Lollipops by The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch
- White Christmas Fudge by Rhubarb and Honey
Renee says
Oh my! That is SO beautiful! And I bet it is super tasty too.
Deanna Samaan says
Ohhh, this a gift I like to have 🙂
Tara says
I love infused vodkas like this, I have made many but have not tried cranberry. Perfect gift for the holidays!!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says
What a beautiful gift?! The color is amazing and I love cranberry everything at this time of the year.
Krayl @ AnAppealingPlan says
This is right up my alley! We had the best cranberry orange relish this Thanksgiving and this would be a perfect compliment to it! {I might even try combing the two recipes!}
Tammi @Momma's Meals says
What a great gift idea! Though I'd like to make some for myself!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
What a fantastic idea! I love this!
Laura Dembowski says
the color of this is so vibrant and inviting. It would make any cocktail so festive!
Nikki @ NikSnacks says
Whoa! How festive! I'm positive your gift recipients are going to be VERY happy with this as a gift from you!
MealDiva says
Cranberry and vodka- yes please!!!! What a fun and fantastic gift idea!
Liz says
The vibrant color is perfect for the holidays! I'm taking note so I can make this for my book club NEXT Christmas 🙂
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I love this! I made a batch of cranberry vodka last year and kept it around for the entire season, so perfect!
Hezzi-D says
This looks amazing! I'd love to drink it with some orange juice!
Mary Ellen says
I like the idea of cooking the berries first. i'll have to try this method also.
Sarah says
This is such a festive twist! Love it... it must make killer screwdrivers
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
I never knew it was so easy to make!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
What a great idea! The color is so festive!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
How gorgeous is this!! I love cranberries (and vodka!) so I will definitely have to try this sometime. I've never infused vodka before but it looks so wonderful, I'm sure I would love it. 🙂
Jenny Stephens says
When cranberries went on sale after the holidays, I got inspired to test this out in advance for Christmas 2017 . It's super easy, very tasty and visually appealing. Sam's Club has a solid Members Mark vodka at a great price, and Michael's craft stores have lovely 2-cup tight-sealing containers. I'll use their coupons all year to stock up on those. They also sell large mason jars so you can double the recipe. I'm looking forward to Christmas already. Thanks, Red!
Ktodd says
Do you need to cool thto cranberry mixture before you pour it into jars?
Coleen says
Yes, thank you for pointing out that I neglected to include that!