The ideal fall and winter cocktail with all of the flavours of the holidays. The Cranberry Apple Shrub can just be added to still or sparkling water for a refreshing drink any time of the day.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, rinsed
 - 1 cup sugar
 - 2 cups water
 - 1 apple, sliced
 - 3/4 cup Della Terra Smeralda Apple Balsamic Vinegar
 - 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
 - 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
 
Directions:
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In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and turn heat to medium.
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Stir until sugar is dissolved.
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Increase heat slightly until almost boiling and cranberries begin to pop. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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Strain into a mason jar or other airtight container and set aside for 24 hours. Keep refrigerated and use within 2 weeks.
 
Cocktail Preparation:
- 1 oz. Dillon’s White Rye
 - 2 ozs. Cranberry Apple Shrub
 - 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice
 - 2 dashes Dillon’s Orange Bitters
 - 3 ozs. fresh pressed apple juice or cider
 
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In a mason jar or cocktail shaker filled with ice, add all cocktail ingredients.
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Shake & strain into coupe glass or serve in rocks glass over a 2″ ice cube.
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Garnish with frozen cranberries or fresh apple slice.