Cranberry Syrup
Cranberries make a versatile, sweet-tart simple syrup that is a workhorse for holiday drinking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
Directions
Combine water, sugar, and cranberries in a small saucepan over very low heat. Cook, stirring frequently and adjusting heat to maintain a bare simmer, until the cranberries have completely softened, 20 to 25 minutes.