Christmas cocktails, anyone?

I made some festive cranberry-orange vodka in mason jars for Christmas gifts this year. I haven't tasted it, but it sure looks pretty.

Ingredients:

Makes 4 cups.

1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 piece fresh orange peel (2-by-1-inch)
3 cups vodka

Directions:

In a small saucepan, heat cranberries, sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves, the liquid begins to turn a light-pink color, and the cranberries just begin to pop. Pour the cranberries and the liquid into a large glass jar; stir in peel and vodka. Cover, and let stand at room temperature at least 3 days or up to one month. Strain before serving.

Cheers!