Cranberry Giddy-Up Syrup

 

2 C. fresh cranberries

2 C. granulated sugar

2 C. water

1 T. mulling spices

2 cinnamon sticks

1 orange, sliced into wheels

Fresh rosemary sprigs and string or ribbon for decoration

 

Rinse and sort cranberries; add to a medium saucepan with sugar, water, spices and cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Lower heat, add orange wheels and cook for 15 minutes, or until cranberries begin to burst. Remove from heat, let rest 1 hour, fine strain, discard solids and funnel into clean bottles or Mason jars. Label, date and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

 

 

Giddy-Up Spritz

1 ounce Cranberry Giddy-Up

3 ounces sparkling wine (or sparkling water)

Sugared cranberries for garnish*

 

Pour Cranberry Giddy-Up into cocktail coupe glass, top with prosecco and garnish with sugared cranberries.

 

*Sugared cranberries: Coat 3 cranberries in lemon or lime juice, roll in sugar and spear with a cocktail pick. Dust with more sugar as needed.