Vodka CANberry

Vodka CANberry

2018 "12 Days of Cocktails" Cocktail Winner
Recipe by Madison

1/2 can or 6 oz. Cucumber Vodka Soda Canned Cocktail
1 3/4 oz. Cranberry Shrub
1/3 oz. fresh Lime Juice
garnish: Cranberry juice ice cubes** and a lime wheel

Cranberry Shrub:

3 cups cranberries
2 1/2 cups pure cane sugar
1/2 to 1 cup apple cider vinegar (can be adjusted to taste)
5 cloves
2 cups water
1 teaspoon rose water

Add cranberries, sugar and water to a saucepan
Break up cloves with a muddler and add to saucepan
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for ten minutes (make sure cranberries become soft)
Strain the mixture into a heatproof container
Once cooled, add rose water and vinegar
Allow mixture to sit for 24 hours. Use within 1 month

**Recommend an unsweetened cranberry juice for the ice but sweetened is also fine. Fill a tray designed for 1-inch cubes with juice and leave in the freezer for 12-24 hours. Though the juice ice cubes are optional, if you do decide to make them, give the drink a good stir to incorporate all the ingredients and begin a little dilution from the cubes. Enjoy!