Cranberry Kir Royale Sparkling Wine

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
• 14 cup water
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 34 cup vodka
• 4 cups dry prosecco or 4 cups sparkling white wine, chilled

1. For the sauce: Bring 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add cranberries and return to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries begin to pop.
4. Pour sauce into a bowl, cover and cool completely to room temperature.
5. Refrigerate until serving time.
6. You should have 2 1/4 cups cranberry sauce; divide out 1/2 cup, and reserve the rest until serving.
7. For the liqueur: Combine 1/4 cup water and 3 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in 1/2 cup cranberry sauce.
8. Let cool.
9. Stir in vodka; pour mixture into a bowl.
10. Cover and refrigerate four days.
11. Strain mixture through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a small jar; discard solids.
12. Cover jar with an airtight lid; chill until ready to use.
13. To serve the cocktails: Spoon 2 tablespoons Cranberry Liqueur into each of 8 champagne flutes.
14. Top each with 1/2 cup wine.
15. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-kir-royale-sparkling-wine-490373 (may not work)