Cranberry Rosemary Cocktails

Instructions

1. In a large blender jar, combine the cranberries and 2 1/2 cups of water. Blend on high for a minute or two, or until pureed with no big chunks.*
2. Place a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl and strain the mixture, pressing it down with the back of a spoon until all the liquid is out and only some pulp is left. (You should get 2.5 cups of juice.)
3. Add the vodka to the blender jar with the remaining pulp and blend for a minute or two.
4. Strain that mixture and discard the pulp.
5. Store the juice and vodka in sealed jars in the fridge until ready to use.

For the syrup:

1. Combine the sugar, rosemary and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Remove the rosemary sprigs and pour syrup into another small jar.
2. To make a cocktail:
3. Combine 2 oz (1/4 cup) of the cranberry juice, 1 oz. of the cranberry vodka (2 tablespoons,) and 3/4 oz of the rosemary syrup (1/5 tablespoons.)
4. Stir together and pour over ice. Top with a splash of seltzer and a rosemary sprig if desired. Add more syrup or vodka depending on your personal taste.