Cranberry-Vanilla Bitters

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

for use in making mixed drinks

Categories: Beverages-alcohol

Ingredients

  • 1 (750ml.) bottle 100 proof rye whiskey such
  • as Knob Creek
  • 6 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup dries cranberries
  • 1 stalk fresh lemongrass OR 3 (3 inch) pieces
  • dried
  • 2 star anise pods
  • 2 Tsp. anise seed
  • 1 whole juniper berry
  • 1 whole clove

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a 1-quart jar with a tight- fitting lid. Close and store at room temperature on a dark shelf for 14 days, shaking the jar every other day. Strain through a fine sieve, discarding solids. Betters will keep in a dark cupboard indefinitely.

  2. about 3 cups.

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