Add the cinnamon, cloves, star anise, juniper berries and allspice. Toast for one or two minutes until fragrant. Make sure not to burn! Place the spices in a large jar and pour in the vodka. Seal and let steep for three days in a cool place. Strain the vodka into a clean bottle and discard the spices. Add the maple syrup and shake well.
Start by mixing together cranberry juice and vodka. If you are making for a crowd you can do this in a pitcher and store in the fridge until ready to serve. When you are ready to serve, stir in the sparkling water. Top with just a splash of ginger beer. If you like the kick from the ginger beer you can add more.
Place cranberries and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Infuse the vodka. Add cranberries, vanilla bean and orange peel to a large jar. Pour vodka into a large jar. Seal jar and store in a cool dry spot for 3-7 days.In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. In a medium mixing bowl, add vodka and sprinkle gelatin over the vodka. Let it sit for 1 minute. Add the cranberry jello over the top and pour in the boiling water. Stir until the jello completely dissolves. Add in the cranberry juice and stir.
Making a Vodka Cranberry is incredibly simple and quick. Just follow these easy steps: Fill a highball or Collins glass with ice. Add 1.5 oz (45 ml) of vodka to the glass. Top up the glass with cranberry juice (approximately 4 to 5 oz). Stir the cocktail gently to mix the ingredients.