Talking about timing...just found it in December issue of Bon Appetit:

Raspberry Vodka

3 10 oz. pkg frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups vodka

1 orange

Place raspberries in strainer set over large bowl. Let stand 10 minutes (do not mash berries). Transfer juice to medium saucepan. Add sugar to juice; stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in vodka. Pour vodka mixture into 6-cup jar or bottle. Add strained berries.
Cut peel from orange. Cut white pith from peel; discard. Add peel to vodka. Seal lid on container. Chill vodka at least 4 days and up to 3 months.

Ana