Orange-Cranberry Liqueur - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 oz.) pkg. cranberries (about 3 c.)
1 orange
1 (750 ml.) bottle vodka
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. water

Preparation

Start this 5 to 6 weeks before you want to use it.
Chop cranberries coarsely.
Peel orange, using the thin orange part, no white.
Combine cranberries, orange peelings and vodka in a glass or plastic one gallon container.
Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 to 4 weeks.
Strain into a clear container. Filter or siphon off clear liquid from cloudy liquid, if present.