Cranberry Champagne Vinegar and Vinaigrette

By nancystrini

Makes a beautiful holiday gift--look for inexpensive bottles at dollar stores, etc.

Dressing is sweet and tart and delicious.

Ingredients

• For dressing:
• 1 package fresh cranberries
• 3 cups white wine vinegar
• 1 bottle champagne
• 1 T maple syrup
• 1/2 t dry mustard
• 3 T cranberry champagne vinegar
• 1/2 cup EVOO

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 8mins

Preparation

Step 1

For vinegar:

Combine berries. vinegar, and champagne in stainless steel sauce pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently for three minutes.

Cool and pour into a 3 quart jar and cover with non-metallic lid.

Let stand 2 weeks in a cool, dark place. Strain and discard berries.

For dressing:

Whisk all ingredients together or shake in jar.