Ingredients

• 1  12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
• 3  cups white wine vinegar
• 1  750-milliliter bottle champagne (3-1/4 cups)
•   Fresh cranberries (optional)

Directions

1. In a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan combine cranberries, vinegar, and champagne. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. Pour mixture into a clean 3-quart jar. Cover jar tightly with a nonmetallic lid (or cover with plastic wrap and then tightly seal with a metal lid.) Let stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks.

2. Strain vinegar; discard cranberries. Transfer strained vinegar to decorative bottles. If desired, add a few additional cranberries to each bottle. Store vinegar in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Makes about 6 cups. (Nutrition facts are for 1 tablespoon.)