Liqueurs for Christmas (2) – Beverages and Drinks Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

Title: Honey Liqueur

2 c Vodka or brandy

3/4 lb Honey

3 tb Orange rind, or 1/2 the

Peel of an orange

1 c Water, warm but not boiling

1 Clove

2 Cinnamon sticks, 2 inches ea

Peel the orange find in one long spiral if possible, particularly if you

want an attractive presentation. Disolve the honey in the water and add to

the vodka and spices in an attractive bottle with the orange peel.

Let stand, well corked shaking every few days. I like the flavor well

developed, and do not usually strain it at all, but check it after 2 or 3

weeks, and if you don’t want too strong an orange spice flavor, strain

the peel and spices out and rebottle.

Title: Christmas Spirit

2 c Cranberries

2 Clementines or small oranges

2 c Granulated sugar

1 Stick cinnamon, 2 "

2 c Vodka

Crush the cranberries evenly in a food processer or use a mortar and

pestle. Peel the rind, being careful to avoid the bitter white pith.

Squeeze the juice and add it and the rind to the cranberries in a large

jar. Add the sugar, cinnamon stick, and vodka to the jar and seal

securely. Shake the jar well to combine all ingredients. Store in a cool

place for a month, shaking every few days.

After a month, strain through a funnel and filter paper into pretty

bottles. Last year I made cranberry sauce with the cranberries strained

from the liqueur.

Category: Beverages & Drinks Recipes