Name: Cranberry-Anise Bitters
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 c. high-proof vodka -; 1 1/2 c. fresh or thawed frozen cranberries -; 1 c. dried cranberries -; 2 tbsp. chopped crystallized ginger -; 2 star anise pods -; 1 stick cinnamon -; 1 piece fresh ginger -; 1 tsp. gentian root -; 1/2 tsp. white peppercorns -; 2 tbsp. Simple Syrup (see Note) -

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Ingredients for - Cranberry-Anise Bitters

1. 2 c. high-proof vodka -

2. 1 1/2 c. fresh or thawed frozen cranberries -

3. 1 c. dried cranberries -

4. 2 tbsp. chopped crystallized ginger -

5. 2 star anise pods -

6. 1 stick cinnamon -

7. 1 piece fresh ginger -

8. 1 tsp. gentian root -

9. 1/2 tsp. white peppercorns -

10. 2 tbsp. Simple Syrup (see Note) -

How to cook deliciously - Cranberry-Anise Bitters

1. Stage

In a 1-quart glass jar, combine all of the ingredients except the syrup. Cover and shake well. Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, shaking the jar daily.

2. Stage

Strain the infused alcohol into a clean 1-quart glass jar through a cheesecloth-lined funnel. Squeeze any infused alcohol from the cheesecloth into the jar; reserve the solids. Strain the infused alcohol again through new cheesecloth into another clean jar to remove any remaining sediment. Cover the jar and set aside for 1 week.

3. Stage

Meanwhile, transfer the solids to a small saucepan. Add 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes; let cool completely. Pour the liquid and solids into a clean 1-quart glass jar. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 week, shaking the jar once daily.

4. Stage

Strain the water mixture through a cheesecloth-lined funnel set over a clean 1-quart glass jar; discard the solids. If necessary, strain again to remove any remaining sediment. Add the infused alcohol and the syrup. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 3 days. Pour the bitters through a cheesecloth-lined funnel or strainer and transfer to glass dasher bottles. Cover and keep in a cool, dark place. Looking for party-ready recipes? Try our top guacamole recipes, birthday cakes, or punch recipes.