Cranberry Liqueur

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the sugar and water in a large pan, and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Simmer 5 minutes and then stir in the berries and grated rinds.
3. 3
   Take off the heat; cool.
4. 4
   Sterilize a 1 quart jar and pour berry/sugar mix into it.
5. 5
   Add vodka and stir.
6. 6
   Cover with lid.
7. 7
   Store in a cool dark place for one month, shaking every other day.
8. 8
   At the end of the month, strain the berries out.
9. 9
   Sterilize another jar, and pour the liquid into it.
10. 10
    Cover, put back in the dark, and let sit another four weeks.