Cranberry Sparkle Food

SPARKLING CRANBERRY QUENCHER

Steps:

• In a pitcher add orange wedges and sugar. Muddle until all of the juice has been extracted from the oranges. Add the cranberry juice and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the seltzer, (and vodka if desired), and pour into glasses filled with ice.

CRANBERRY SPARKLER

Steps:

• Combine rum and juices. Fill three rocks or old-fashioned glasses with ice. Divide rum mixture evenly among glasses; top each with 2 ounces ginger ale. If desired, serve with fresh raspberries and cranberries.

CRANBERRY AND VODKA SPARKLE

Steps:

• Fill a mixing container half with ice.
• Pour cranberry juice, lime juice and vodka.
• Stir,then pour into a highball glass.

CRANBERRY SPARKLE

Steps:

• Beat the cranberry sauce until smooth, then stir in the orange & lemon juices.
• Pour this mixture over ice cupes in a 2-quart pitcher or punch bowl.
• CAREFULLY pour in the ginger ale, mixing carefully before serving.

CRANBERRY VODKA TONICS

Steps:

• Combine the cranberries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the vanilla extract or split vanilla bean and cook, stirring, until the cranberries burst, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Divide the cranberry mixture between 2 large mason jars. Divide the vodka between the jars. Cover and refrigerate for 1 week. Strain out the cranberries. Store the flavored vodka in a clean jar in the refrigerator.
• For each drink, pour 2 ounces cranberry vodka over ice in a tall glass; top with tonic. Garnish with a slice of lime.

CRANBERRY SPARKLER

Steps:

• Place blackberry puree and cranberry juice in a champagne flute. Add sparkling water to fill. Garnish with mint.

SPARKLING CRANBERRY AND BRIE BITES

Steps:

• Rinse the cranberries and place in a medium bowl. Heat the syrup in a small saucepan until just warm. Pour over the cranberries. (Make sure the syrup is warm, not hot, or the cranberries may pop.) Gently stir with a spoon to coat all the berries. Cool, cover, and let soak in the refrigerator overnight.
• The next day drain the cranberries in a colander. Place the sugar in a large bowl or baking dish. Add half of the cranberries and roll them around until lightly coated in sugar; repeat with the other half. Place on a baking sheet and let dry, about 1 hour.
• To assemble, top the crackers with one slice of Brie, a light layer of cranberry chutney, and four or five sugared cranberries. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.