Cranberry Liqueur

Step 1: Combine cranberries with 2 cups sugar.

Step 2: Add water and boil 4-5 minutes until skins start to pop.

Step 3: Remove from heat and cool.

Step 4: Put in a mixing jar, add vodka and shake vigorously.

Step 5: Cover and leave to infuse at least 7 days, shaking or stirring occasionally.

Step 6: Pour thru a coarse strainer and discard berries.

Step 7: Let rest 3-4 days.

Step 8: Without shaking the jar, decant only the clear liquor into another jar, leaving white residue in the original jar.

Step 9: 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.

Step 10: Combine liqueur with 2 more cups of sugar and shake vigorously until sugar is absorbed.

Step 11: Let clear overnight and bottle.

Step 12: Makes about 1 quart.