Cranberry Vodka Tonics

Name: Cranberry Vodka Tonics
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh cranberries; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 3 cups vodka; 1 liter tonic; Lime slices, for garnish

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Level: Easy
Total: 5 min

Cook: 5 min

Level: Easy
Total: 5 min

Cook: 5 min

Ingredients

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1 pound fresh cranberries

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

3 cups vodka

1 liter tonic

Lime slices, for garnish

Directions

Combine the cranberries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the vanilla extract or split vanilla bean and cook, stirring, until the cranberries burst, 5 to 6 minutes.
Divide the cranberry mixture between 2 large mason jars. Divide the vodka between the jars. Cover and refrigerate for 1 week. Strain out the cranberries. Store the flavored vodka in a clean jar in the refrigerator.
For each drink, pour 2 ounces cranberry vodka over ice in a tall glass; top with tonic. Garnish with a slice of lime.

Photograph by James Wojcik

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello for Food Network Magazine