Festive Cranberry Spice Infusion

This festive cranberry spice infusion is a delightful concoction perfect for the holidays. Infused with tart cranberries, aromatic spices, and a hint of orange, it's a delightful addition to any winter gathering. The balanced flavors of fruit, sugar, and spice create a warming and impressive drink that will delight your guests.

Festive Cranberry Spice Infusion

A delightful festive infusion of cranberries, spices, and vodka, perfect for warming up your winter gatherings.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.70 oz vodka
  • 1.20 oz cranberry sauce
  • 0.80-inch cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 or 2 segments of a star anise (optional)
  • 1 strip orange zest
  • 10 cranberries

Instructions

  1. Place the cranberry sauce, spices, and vodka in a sealable wide-necked jar.
  2. Seal the jar and gently swirl the ingredients to combine, avoiding shaking to prevent spills.
  3. Allow the mixture to infuse for 4 days to a week.
  4. Strain the infused vodka, reserving the fruit for other recipes and discarding the whole spices.
  5. Optionally, filter the cranberry vodka through a coffee filter or kitchen paper in a sieve for a clearer drink.
  6. Transfer the infused vodka to an attractive bottle, adding a few whole cranberries and a strip of orange zest before sealing.