Cranberry Ginger Shrub

 

makes 8-10 servings

recipe adapted from Country Living

• 1 (14-oz.) bag cranberries
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• ¾ cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (2-inch) piece peeled and sliced fresh ginger
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Ice and club soda, for serving

Combine cranberries, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, ginger, and cinnamon sticks in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until berries start to break down, 10 to 15 minutes; cool completely.  Strain liquid through a fine wire- mesh strainer, mashing mixture to release liquid; discard solids and chill. To serve, pour 1 oz. over ice and top with club soda or ginger ale.