Raspberry Cocktail Syrup

Directions

1. Wash the raspberries well and let dry on a tea towel. Place them in a mixing bowl and mash until the consistency is very pulpy, thick, and juicy. Add the vodka and stir to mix evenly with the berries, then cover and let sit overnight on the counter. Transfer the bowl to the fridge and let steep there for another 2 days, or up to 1 week. Each day, remove the bowl from the fridge and stir gently to ensure the berries have fully extracted all their juices. At the end of the steeping time, strain the mixture into a Mason jar through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove any residue pulp and the seeds.

2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the honey with balsamic vinegar, stirring until fully combined. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Pour this mixture into the raspberry liqueur in the Mason jar and stir to combine.

3. Add a splash of this to gin and tonic, Prosecco or vodka soda for a refreshing drink that will immediately take you back to warm summer days.

4. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 months.