Ingredients for Cranberry Liqueur Light
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Fresh Cranberries
- 1 cup vodka
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How to Make Cranberry Liqueur Light
- Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until sugar dissolves completely, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Remove from heat and let the sugar syrup cool completely to room temperature.
- Place 16 ounces (2 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries in a food processor.
- Process for 2 minutes, or until cranberries are finely chopped.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled sugar syrup and the chopped cranberries.
- Stir in 1 cup vodka.
- Pour the cranberry-vodka mixture into clean, sterilized jars, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.
- Secure jars with lids and store in a cool, dark place for 3 weeks, shaking gently every other day to help extract the cranberry flavor.
- After 3 weeks, strain the cranberry mixture through a cheesecloth-lined fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liqueur as possible. Discard the solids.
- Carefully pour the strained liqueur into clean, sterilized bottles or jars. Seal tightly.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one year. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
92g
Fat
0g
Carbs
8g
