Cranberry-Orange Infused Vodka

[Trollby]

Made up a batch for X-mas, says takes 2 weeks aging but talking with some people 3 weeks is better.

1 - 1.75ltr Vodka
6 - Cups Granulated Sugar
4 - Cups Water
2 - Pounds fresh cranberries
6 - Oranges (juice and peel)

Add Sugar and Water in a large pot (5 quart or larger) heat to mix all sugar in.
Add all Cranberries and Orange Juice but only the peal from 3 oranges bring to boil and cook for 5 min stirring regularly
The Cranberries will "POP" so a lid is nice for less cleanup.
The recipe states that using a spoon make sure all berries are popped but mashing is not necessary, again reviews of recipe said Mashing makes it better

Remove from heat and cool.

Add mixture to your container and add Vodka, mix well.
Every 3 days stir mixture (or shake the 1 gallon Carboy if using), age for 2 weeks in cool dark place

Strain the mixture and bottle, ready to drink and will store for up to 1 year, best flavor use by 6 months


--- EDIT ---

I forgot this is a double recipe ( the one I got it from was half and I wanted to make 2 quarts)

It fits in my 1.5 Gallon fermenter NOT a 1 gallon one since was just over 5 quarts when I put in the Pilot Keg

[BlackDuck]

Sounds interesting. Do you have a couple of mixed drink recipes waiting for this?

[lindseywinstead]

Sounds promising! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I have batches of Orange-Coffee Rum and Orange-Clove Vodka in the "brewhouse" right now, and I am always searching for new infusions to try.

[Trollby]

Updated I forgot that I doubled the 1 quart recipe so will not fit in 1 gallon jug.

I had some like it and either drink strait-up or mix with Apple Juice for a nice Cran-Apple drink

[Trollby]

So this seemed WAY to Thick, stirring it felt like more Jello thickness (before fully hardened).

I added about 1 more quart to make 1.5 gallons and the the mix seemed more the consistency of other infusions I have done.

Plan on Bottling this weekend