Cranberry Liqueur

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serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup water
1 pound fresh cranberries
1/4 orange, peel of (sliced and scraped)
1/2 lemon, peel of (sliced and scraped)
1 1/2 cup alcohol (vodka or grain)

directions

Put the sugar and water in a sauce pan and heat over a medium heat until it comes to a boil. Stir occasionally and continue to boil about 3 minutes. Let it cool. Wash cranberries and coarsely chop in blender or food processor. Add all the ingredients to the alcohol. Steep for 4 weeks.

Strain out chunks. For best clarity, pour through a coffee filter. If more sweetener is required, add more sugar syup to taste and mature for another week.