Leftover Cranberries?

Laura Breck

I'm a cranberry fiend! I love them in any form; jeweled cranberries at Thanksgiving, cranberry chutney on crackers for an appetizer, and even the dried craisins from the natural food co-op.

When hubby saw this recipe in an old family cookbook, he knew we'd have to try it. We made it last night in a clear jar, and it's going to sit on the sideboard all Thanksgiving day as a guaranteed conversation starter.

Cranberry Cordial

Ingredients:

2 packages (12 oz each) cranberries, chopped
4 cups sugar
3 cups vodka

Directions:

Mix all ingredients in 2-quart jar or crock. Cover tightly and let stand at room temperature 2 weeks, stirring mixture or inverting jar every day.

Strain, pour cordial into bottles and seal. Serve well chilled or over craced ice.

Makes 5 cups cordial.

Cookbook says: After straining cordial, cranberries can be used with water to make an ice ring for a holiday punch.
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Wow, it's been a long time since I made an ice ring!

I'll let you know in a couple weeks if the cordial turns out.

Do you have a favorite cocktail or beverage recipe that you make during the holidays?

Have a great Thanksgiving (if you celebrate it), and a very lovely week!
Laura
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Laura Breck
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