Homemade cranberry liqueur, also known as cranberry cordial or cranberry schnapps, is a delicious and versatile liqueur that can be enjoyed on its own, used in cocktails, or added to desserts. While it can be purchased in stores, making it at home allows you to control the ingredients and adjust the sweetness and tartness to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and impressive homemade cranberry liqueur that will be perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE CRANBERRY LIQUEUR
This delicious treat can be enjoyed on its own (as a post-Thanksgiving sipper) or mixed with sparkling wine to create a cranberry cordial (a festive way to kick off the holidays). Either way, it's really easy to make! Will last up to 2 months.
Provided by East Bay Adam
Categories Drinks Recipes Liqueur Recipes
Time P3DT15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse cranberries in a food processor just until roughly chopped; transfer to a clean glass container. Add vodka, simple syrup, lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and allspice to cranberries; stir until well mixed. Seal container with a lid and store in a cool dark area, 3 to 5 days, stirring several times a day. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY LIQUEUR RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-646
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Thoroughly wash and rinse a large 40 oz glass container with a tight fitting lid. Wash and stem berries, chop into puree using a food processor and place in glass container. Add lemon and orange peel, vodka, sugar, and optional spices. Let stand for 4 weeks in a dark place, shaking gently each day to dissolve the sugar. Strain several times using cheesecloth, rebottle, and serve.
CRANBERRY LIQUEUR
Great liqueur for Christmas drinking or Christmas gifts. Cranberry solids are great for making cranberry loafs (with a kick!) Very good served with soda water and orange juice.
Provided by bella_bex
Categories Drinks Recipes Liqueur Recipes
Time P7DT17h7m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, sugar, gin, and vanilla extract in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let stand at room temperature for 6 weeks, shaking at least once a week. Pour mixture through a sieve and discard solids. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 38.6 g
CRANBERRY LIQUEUR
Steps:
- Boil the cranberries, sugar and 1/2 cup water until the cranberries are soft and start to pop, 5 to 10 minutes. Puree in a food processor and pour into a jar. Add the vodka and cinnamon sticks and refrigerate for at least 3 days and up to several weeks. Strain through a fine sieve before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 439, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 58 grams
CRANBERRY LIQUEUR (LIGHT)
I have made this for Christmas and also for Summer parties - it is delicious! It keeps in the fridge for up to a year (as I am writing this, I am having a sip of my liqueur I prepared for Easter - and it is still as good (if not better)!! I got this recipe from a Cooking light magazine.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and cool completely.
- Place cranberries in a food processor; process 2 minutes or until finely chopped. Combine sugar mixture and cranberries in a large bowl; stir in vodka.
- Pour the vodka mixture into clean jars; secure with lids. Let stand 3 weeks in a cool, dark place, shaking every other day.
- Strain the cranberry mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a bowl, and discard solids. Carefully pour liqueur into clean bottles or jars.
- Note: Liqueur can be stored refrigerated or at room temperature for up to a year.
CRANBERRY CORDIAL
This simple-to-make cordial is a perfect Christmas or Thanksgiving gift. Three ingredients, little preparation, and 22 days result in a colorful tart-sweet drink for after-dinner imbibing.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine ingredients and store in a covered jar in a cool place for at least 22 days. Strain and serve as an after-dinner drink.
CRANBERRY LIQUEUR
I always associate autumn with cranberries. Here is an elegant liqueur that's really easy to make (and a treat to receive as a Christmas or hostess gift). If giving as a gift, be sure to allow enough time (in days) for the fruit to fully infuse the liquor. Cooking time is actually infusion time. UPDATE: After the liqueur is made, try using it to make Rita L's cocktail A Jolly Christmas Special Cosmo or Red Hot Lovers Cosmo (recipe #109007), or if you give the liqueur as a gift, you might want to give the recipient a copy of Rita's recipe to go with it!)
Provided by echo echo
Categories Beverages
Time P12DT20m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine cranberries with 2 cups sugar.
- Add water and boil 4-5 minutes until skins start to pop.
- Remove from heat and cool.
- Put in a mixing jar, add vodka and shake vigorously.
- Cover and leave to infuse at least 7 days, shaking or stirring occasionally.
- Pour thru a coarse strainer and discard berries.
- Let rest 3-4 days.
- Without shaking the jar, decant only the clear liquor into another jar, leaving white residue in the original jar.
- The white residue can be put thru a paper strainer (I use an unbleached coffee filter) until liquid is clear; add the strained liquor to the already decanted liqueur.
- Combine liqueur with 2 more cups of sugar and shake vigorously until sugar is absorbed.
- Let clear overnight and bottle.
CRANBERRY LIQUEUR
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Cover and chill overnight to allow flavors to blend. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen or dried cranberries.
- Choose a good-quality vodka: The quality of the vodka will affect the taste of the liqueur, so choose a vodka that you enjoy drinking.
- Let the liqueur infuse for at least 2 weeks: The longer the liqueur infuses, the more flavor it will have.
- Store the liqueur in a cool, dark place: Liqueur can be stored for up to 6 months in a cool, dark place.
- Serve the liqueur chilled: Liqueur is best served chilled, either neat or on the rocks.
Conclusion:
Homemade cranberry liqueur is a delicious and easy-to-make liqueur that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh cranberries and makes a wonderful gift. With its vibrant red color and tart, sweet flavor, cranberry liqueur is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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