Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla powder
• 1/8 teaspoon alcohol-free almond flavoring
• 1 bottle chilled non-alcoholic sparkling white wine
• Ice
• Orange twists or fresh cranberries, for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the cranberries, sugar, water, orange juice, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Lower the heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the syrup turns ruby red, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the vanilla powder and alcohol-free almond flavoring.
3. Let the cranberry mixture cool completely, then cover and chill until cold. For a smoother drink, strain out the cranberry skins; for a fruitier drink, leave them in.
4. Fill glasses with ice and spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the chilled cranberry mixture into each glass. Top with non-alcoholic sparkling white wine, stir gently, and garnish with an orange twist or a few cranberries.