Receta Cranberry Rhubarb Cordial
What is a Cordial?
A Cordial or Liqueur is an alcoholic beverage made from a distilled spirit, such as Brandy, Vodka or Rum, then flavored with fruit, cream, herbs, spices, flowers or nuts, and bottled with added sugar. Cordials are quite sweet and not aged for a long period of time. The resting period to blend or marry flavors, can be anywhere from a few weeks, up to a year. In the US, Liqueurs can also be called Cordials. In Germany Liqueurs or Cordials are called Schnapps and in Scandinavia, Aquavit. In some countries, a Cordial means a concentrated non-alcoholic fruit syrup. Many Cordials are served as after dinner "drinks" to help ad in digestion.
This is the first time I have made a Cordial. I wanted to make a Cranberry Cordial last year, to serve for the Holidays but I didn't realize you needed to let it sit for a few months before enjoying....so on to this year!
I knew if I started the Cordial now it would definitely be ready for the Holidays. In my freezer I had a zip lock baggie with 1 1/2 bags (one full 12 oz bag plus 1/2 of a 12 oz bag) of cranberries and 2 cups of rhubarb, it's always a good idea to write the quantity on bag:) All I needed was the Vodka. The rhubarb and cranberries were frozen so I partially thawed them. This made chopping a lot easier.
In 6 weeks I will post an update as to the "Cordial process" and when it's ready to serve in December, I'll write a post and a review, along with a few "after" pictures.
Cranberry Rhubarb Cordial~
1 12 oz bag fresh frozen cranberries, partially frozen.
- 1/2 of a 12 oz bag fresh frozen cranberries partially thawed
- 2 cups diced fresh frozen rhubarb, partially frozen
- 6-1/2 cups sugar
- 6-1/2 cups Vodka
- 2 cups water
If you have access to a food processor, mince the cranberries and rhubarb to a fine pulp.
Otherwise, cut the cranberries in half or use a pastry blender or food chopper and coarsely chop the cranberries and rhubarb. Put in a large glass jar and add sugar, Vodka and water.
Stir. Cover tightly, and set in a dark place at room temperature for at least 3-6 months.