Cranberry Cordial

Recipe from Corey Balazowich

Adapted by Melissa Clark

Updated Sept. 23, 2022

Cranberry Cordial
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Scarlet-hued, with just enough sugar to offset the tartness of the berries, this vodka-based spirit submitted by Corey Balazowich was a resounding success. It’s also a good place to use up cranberries left over from Thanksgiving. —Melissa Clark

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Ingredients

Yield:About 1¼ liters
  • 340grams sugar (1½ cups)
  • 12ounces cranberries (3 cups)
  • 11-liter bottle vodka
  • Strips of lime or orange zest (optional)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

581 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 57 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 52 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 3 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large saucepan, bring sugar and 1½ cups water to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  2. Step 2

    Place cranberries in a food processor and pulse until they are broken up. Add cranberries, vodka and citrus zest (if using) to the sugar syrup in the pot. Stir well, then transfer to a large jar or two, cover and shake well. Shake the mixture every day for 2 weeks. At this point, you can either strain the mixture into smaller bottles for gift giving, or continue to infuse the spirit in the large jar. It will keep for up to 2 months.

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  • Measurements for dry ingredients are given by weight for greater accuracy. The equivalent measurements by volume are approximate.

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Jennie

The vodka flavor of the infused, sweetened spirit was harsh and way too forward for me. Once I had strained it, I doctored it until it became palatable by adding 3/4 cup sugar syrup, grated nutmeg, the juice of a mandarin, and a few generous glugs of Grand Marnier. This seemed to smooth it out.

Katie

I made a modified Moscow Mule- subbed ginger juice + sparkling water for ginger beer because the cordial is already plenty sweet. Delicious! Would be great if the cordial recipe included cocktail recipe suggestions too.

Laura

I really enjoyed this cordial. With a good ginger beer and orange wedge in the winter; tonic and lime in warmer weather. Very refreshing.

Jasper

Made this as is. Perfect recipe.

aidan

Add Christmas spices Add orange liquor 1/4-1/2 cup

Laura

I really enjoyed this cordial. With a good ginger beer and orange wedge in the winter; tonic and lime in warmer weather. Very refreshing.

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Adapted from Corey Balazowich

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