Economy got you down? Too many gifts to buy? What about making something homemade this year?
This is an easy recipe I found earlier last month. It’s adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe, and it came out so yummy, and was so simple to do- I just had to pass it on!
My husband Michael and I really enjoyed using this fruit infused vodka in cranberry juice, and as an ingredient in cosmopolitans! This recipe would also make fantastic, and economical gifts for friends or family this Christmas- I put some in mason jars just for that purpose!
Unfortunately, some of my friends, and family will never get this from me! Some of you live too far away! And I think the U.S. Postal service forbids sending items like this in the mail because… well, they would be quite flammable. lol.
Anyway, the recipe is below for anyone looking for a tasty weekend project! Also, an FYI- I found the older this mixture was, the stronger and more delicious the fruit taste was! So my recommendation is to make this a few weeks before you plan on giving it as a gift, that way your recipients can enjoy it’s full cranberry goodness!
~Cranberry & Orange Infused Vodka~
Ingredients:
Makes 4 cups
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 piece fresh orange peel (2-by-1-inch)
- 3 cups vodka ( a mid to higher range brand works best)
Directions
- In a small saucepan, heat cranberries, sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves, the liquid begins to turn a light-pink color, and the cranberries just begin to pop. Pour the cranberries and the liquid into a large glass jar; stir in peel and vodka. Cover, and let stand at room temperature at least 3 days or up to one month. Strain before serving.
Enjoy!!!!
Kathleen says
Wow this sounds outstanding! Great idea for a holiday gift! Thanks for sharing and nice to meet you!!!
Brandi says
I'll have to run this idea by my cousin — he's in charge of the drinks at Christmas. It looks so fantastic!
Jamie says
It sounds delicious and looks beautiful! I must try this! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Rocio @ Casa Haus says
This does sound easy… I think my husband will love it (he's the one who loves testing new recipes). What do you serve it with?
Jen @ ourfinehouse.com says
WOW! I HAVE to do this!!!! Thanks for the great idea.
Monique-aka-Surferwife23 says
LOVE. IT. And I am already creating a mental note of a few people I can make this for. Thanks for the gift idea!!
paperbeads says
MMMM this drink recipe sounds great. i am going to try this for the holidays.
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Kristin says
That would definitely make a perfect holiday cocktail. Yum!
cat says
This looks yummy! I have just never seen fresh cranberries here in South Africa.
Karen, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry" says
I've never had Vodka since I don't drink but it looks nice!
Congrats on your SITS day!
Elizabeth a.k.a. Type A Mommy says
Sounds interesting! I'm not much for vodka, but I've definitely got some friends who might be very interested if Santa were to bring this for them this year… Thanks for sharing!
leigh says
Genius gift idea! I want some right now! Happy SITS day BTW!
XO
Leigh
Quasi Serendipita says
I am definitely making this!
Rachel Cotterill says
I usually buy raspberry vodka (yummmmmmy), but this sounds so Christmassy, I may have to make some.
Christine says
Oooh, what a great gift idea! I could make this up and put in a basket…oh the things I could do..if I didn't take it for a test ride….LMAO.
One year my friend and I made homemade Kahlua for Christmas..that was a hit, too.
A Fist Full of Dandelions says
Looks yummy!
Kelly says
So if I make it now, it will be perfect for the stress of last minute midnight wrapping LOL
Christina says
That sounds yummy! Wish I had enough time before Christmas to try my hand at the recipe.
Happy SITS day!
The Mommyologist says
I'm a sucker for a good vodka recipe! Cute blog…we have a lot in common! I am following you now…us SAHM's need to stick together!
Sherri @ Luv a Bargain says
Yummmmm…this looks delicious!
AmericanTribal says
Oh my goodness, I am totally making this for my family this year.
My husband and I made limoncella as well… but this looks delicious and I think we'll make this too!
Dame Nuisance says
Sounds really good. I'll have to give it a try!
Congrats on being the FB on SITS!
Michelle says
Really neat! We don't drink here and dont have any friends that I know of…but this is an awesome present!!!!
sweetjeanette says
Hey there! Happy, HAPPY SITS day. Congrats on YOUR day!!! These look so festive.
Stopping by from SITS to say hi
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glenna says
I'm going to make this recipe within the next couple of days! Thanks for sharing it.
happy happy SITS day!
Jessica Nunemaker says
That looks so very pretty! — I'm sure it would be a welcome gift!
Happy SITs. 🙂
Christine says
Oh my dear … THAT LOOKS AWESOME! I'll be trying that out 🙂
Annie @ astonesthrowfrominsanity says
After the week I have had, this would hit the spot! Thanks for the recipe and I am having fun browsing around your blog! 🙂
Joy says
Dang that's an amazing sounding recipe and what a great gift idea!
Congrats on your SITS day!
Anali says
That looks incredible! I'll have to try this! Thanks for the recipe.
Jenn Erickson says
Simple! Delicious! Easy! Thank you for this absolute winner! I've been stressing over what to give my girlfriends this year and striving to stick to hand-made. Thank you so much! Problem solved!
2busy says
If I drank, that would sound totally yummy.
Marie says
Great gift giving idea and it looks easy enough. 😉
Marilyn (A Lot of Loves) says
I was planning on making a similar recipe for Christmas gifts this year – although my recipe doesn't add fruit. I think I like the fruit idea.
foxy says
Sounds EXCELLENT! I will have to try it…
beenomom says
Happy SITS day! Congrats on being a new mom! You are very brave to leave your career and your home and move across the country!!
This recipes looks amazing. I think I will have to try it! For gifts for friends and neighbors!
Thanks for sharing.
Christi says
Oh YUMMY! I did fruit vodka for thanksgiving this year with mangos and oranges and looks like I'll be knocking their socks off again at Christmas time with this new recipe. Thanks for sharing and Happy SITs day!
Kristin @ Meanbean says
omgosh YUM!!! long ago, when we were first married, hubby used raspberries and vodka, and made a berry liquor….oh good lord. it was fabulous, and you didn't realize you'd had too much until it was WAY too late!
Lindsay Rudolph says
What a great idea! Who doesn't like a little "Holiday Spirit"?!? I am definitely using this as a gift! Thank you!
Honey B. says
I am so going to try this for Christmas!!
~HB
Holly Noelle @ Domestic Dork says
mmmmmm….oranges and cranberry! I'm not sure vodka is my thing but I'd be willing to try just about anything made with oranges and cranberries!
Mammatalk says
Not a big drinker, but you just may have pushed me over the edge! Yum!
Angelia (Texas) says
Oh yum!!! This sounds good!!! I may have to forgo my Francis Coppola red wine and give it a try.
Thanks for the idea. YAY!
Alex Fitzpatrick aka Ma What's 4 Dinner says
Oh Yummy! I'll be brewing this up soon!
Happy SITS!
Hanneke Nelson says
I have a job to celebrate and this seems a great way. Happy SITS Day!
Working Mommy says
YUM for vodka…double YUM for cranberry vodka!! I have a recipe for bacon vodka as well – if you're up for something different!
~Working Mommy
Triplets Plus Two Momma says
Looks heavenly.
I need a whole day just to make it and "taste test" it out!
Think my man will go for that —he can handle the tribe of kids for an entire day for such a good cause, right?
Bean says
That looks delicious! Maybe I should make some now and then it'll be ready for me to drown my sorrows in once my finals are over. 😛
Happy SITS day!
Midday Escapades says
Looks and sounds great. Thanks for sharing. Happy SITS day to you!
Kim says
I haven't tinkered with a recipe like this in a long time. Thanks for the reminder
saltsays says
YUM. This sounds like a winner!!
Katherine says
i am totally doing this!!! (probably for friend and not clients!!) thanks for an awesome christmas suggestion!
Iris McWilliams says
I once made a flavored pepper vodka. Unfortunatley, I didnt know what Habaneros where at the time. So I put about 6 of those in and let it sit in a dark corner for about a month. WHEW!!!! Talk about Fire Water!! It was GREAT, but dangerous!! 🙂 Sayin' HI from SITS.
Iris 🙂
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Katie says
This sounds easy and yummy and frugal! I might just have to give it a try!
Lacie @ Creative Attempts says
Oh my gosh I am being serious when I say that I just sent my husband to the store!! Thanks for the tip!
Cheryl says
Oh, this sounds yummy!
~ Noelle says
I am thirsty now!
Thanks
Meg says
Sounds delicious! I'm pretty much a fan of any way to flavor vodka. Wonder how this would taste mixed with 7Up?
Danielle says
Um that looks so good, next time can we try Cherry!? Mix with some sprite zero!?