Inspired by the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail, this version of Cranberry Sauce kicks it up a notch with the addition of Vodka & orange liquor. The first time I made this Cranberry sauce I was surprised at how much more tartness the cranberries took on and the rave reviews made this recipe the “go to” for Cranberry sauce. To add to the presentation I serve it in a martini glass, rimmed with course sugar and a slice of lime.
The “Cosmo” Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients:
1 - 12
ounce bag of fresh cranberries
1 Cup
Sugar
½ cup
of water
½ cup
of orange juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
1/3 cup
of Vodka
3
tbsps. of orange flavoured liqueur (Grand Marnier, Triple Sec)
Directions:
In
heavy medium saucepan over moderate heat, combine cranberries, sugar, ½ cup
water and ½ cup of orange juice. Bring
to boil, stirring often to dissolve sugar, then reduce heat to moderately low
and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and reduced to about 3 cups, about
15 minutes.
Transfer
to medium bowl and cool, stirring often, until tepid, about 30 minutes. Stir in
vodka and liqueur. Transfer to serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate until
chilled and set, at least 2 hours. Because of the natural acidity of cranberries,
this sauce can be made up to 3 weeks ahead.
Just keep it refrigerated.
Variations:
The
alcohol can easily be omitted if you are worried about making this a child
friendlier recipe. Add a dash of orange
zest and a couple of whole cinnamon sticks when boiling/simmering the
sauce. Remove cinnamon sticks after
sauce has cooled.
