Cranberry Cocktail Syrup

Wash the cranberries well and shake dry. Place them in a mixing bowl and mash until they are broken up and the consistency is very pulpy, thick and juicy. Add the vodka and stir the mix evenly with the berried, then cover and let sit overnight on the counter. Transfer the bowl to the fridge and let steep for another 2 days, or up to 1 week. Each day remove the bowl from the fridge and stir gently to ensure the berries have fully extracted all their juices. At the end of the steeping time, strain the mixture into a Mason jar through a fine mesh strainer or a cheesecloth to remove any residue pulp and the seeds.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the sugar with ½ cup of water and the balsamic, stirring until sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Pour this mixture into the cranberry liqueur in the Mason jar and stir to combine.

Add a splash of this to gin and tonic, champagne, or a vodka soda for a refreshing drink.

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for to up 3 months.