Ukrainian Cranberry Liqueur: Spotykach z zhuravlyny

• 2 lb. cranberries (other edible wild berries may be used)
• 2 lb. sugar
• 3 cups water
• 6 cups grain alcohol
• (vodka)
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• jar with sealing tops

1. Wash and sort berries (fruit must be free from rot).
2. Crush in a french mill or processor; retain juice.
3. Discard pips and skin.
4. In a heavy pot, cook sugar and water into a thick syrup.
5. Add juice and bring to boil, then remove from heat.
6. Cool.
7. Add alcohol and vanilla extract.
8. Over very low heat, reheat mixture slowly, stirring constantly, until liquid starts to evaporate; do not allow it to come to a boil.
9. Pour into clean glass bottles or jars, seal, and store in a dark cool place 4 to 6 weeks.
10. Serve chilled in liqueur glasses.

cranberries, sugar, water, grain alcohol, vanilla extract, tops

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/20713 (may not work)