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!!!!
About Shannon SchmidShannon traded in her sensible NYC TV producer shoes (they were best for taking the subway), for a pair of Texas Cowboy boots when she married her best friend! He's at fault for making this Yankee a Texan! Shannon writes about all things that make a house a home. Her chief blogging inspiration is being the proud & slightly neurotic mom of a preschool age daughter.
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Wow this sounds outstanding! Great idea for a holiday gift! Thanks for sharing and nice to meet you!!!
I'll have to run this idea by my cousin — he's in charge of the drinks at Christmas. It looks so fantastic!
It sounds delicious and looks beautiful! I must try this! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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?
WOW! I HAVE to do this!!!! Thanks for the great idea.
LOVE. IT. And I am already creating a mental note of a few people I can make this for. Thanks for the gift idea!!
MMMM this drink recipe sounds great. i am going to try this for the holidays.
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That would definitely make a perfect holiday cocktail. Yum!
This looks yummy! I have just never seen fresh cranberries here in South Africa.
I've never had Vodka since I don't drink but it looks nice!
Congrats on your SITS day!
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!
Genius gift idea! I want some right now! Happy SITS day BTW!
XO
Leigh
I am definitely making this!
I usually buy raspberry vodka (yummmmmmy), but this sounds so Christmassy, I may have to make some.
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.
Looks yummy!
So if I make it now, it will be perfect for the stress of last minute midnight wrapping LOL
That sounds yummy! Wish I had enough time before Christmas to try my hand at the recipe.
Happy SITS day!
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!
Yummmmm…this looks delicious!
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!
Sounds really good. I'll have to give it a try!
Congrats on being the FB on SITS!
Really neat! We don't drink here and dont have any friends that I know of…but this is an awesome present!!!!
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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I'm going to make this recipe within the next couple of days! Thanks for sharing it.
happy happy SITS day!
That looks so very pretty! — I'm sure it would be a welcome gift!
Happy SITs. 🙂
Oh my dear … THAT LOOKS AWESOME! I'll be trying that out 🙂
After the week I have had, this would hit the spot! Thanks for the recipe and I am having fun browsing around your blog! 🙂
Dang that's an amazing sounding recipe and what a great gift idea!
Congrats on your SITS day!
That looks incredible! I'll have to try this! Thanks for the recipe.
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!
If I drank, that would sound totally yummy.
Great gift giving idea and it looks easy enough. 😉
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.
Sounds EXCELLENT! I will have to try it…
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.
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!
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!
What a great idea! Who doesn't like a little "Holiday Spirit"?!? I am definitely using this as a gift! Thank you!
I am so going to try this for Christmas!!
~HB
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!
Not a big drinker, but you just may have pushed me over the edge! Yum!
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!
Oh Yummy! I'll be brewing this up soon!
Happy SITS!
I have a job to celebrate and this seems a great way. Happy SITS Day!
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
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?
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!
Looks and sounds great. Thanks for sharing. Happy SITS day to you!
I haven't tinkered with a recipe like this in a long time. Thanks for the reminder
YUM. This sounds like a winner!!
i am totally doing this!!! (probably for friend and not clients!!) thanks for an awesome christmas suggestion!
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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This sounds easy and yummy and frugal! I might just have to give it a try!
Oh my gosh I am being serious when I say that I just sent my husband to the store!! Thanks for the tip!
Oh, this sounds yummy!
I am thirsty now!
Thanks
Sounds delicious! I'm pretty much a fan of any way to flavor vodka. Wonder how this would taste mixed with 7Up?
Um that looks so good, next time can we try Cherry!? Mix with some sprite zero!?