Cranberry Shrub Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 wide strips orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons cranberry shrub, per drink
• 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, per drink
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional per drink
• Ice
• 4 ounces chilled non-alcoholic ginger beer, per drink
• Orange twist, for garnish
• Fresh cranberries, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the cranberries, water, sugar, maple syrup, orange zest, and allspice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then cook until the cranberries have burst and softened, about eight minutes.
2. Take the pan off the heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Press gently to get the syrup without pushing too many solids through. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, then let the shrub cool and refrigerate until cold.
3. To make each drink, fill a glass with ice. Add the cranberry shrub, orange juice, and maple syrup if using, then stir well.
4. Top with chilled non-alcoholic ginger beer and give it one gentle stir. Garnish with an orange twist and a few cranberries.