Cranberry-Whiskey Sour Slush

Ingredients

• 1.3 cups proof bourbon 
• 1 pound cranberries fresh
• 1 cup granulated sugar 
• 3 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 1 Dash salt 
• 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sieve
• blender
• microwave
• cheesecloth

Directions

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, and salt in a microwave-safe dish; microwave at HIGH for 3 minutes. Stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Combine sugar syrup and cranberries in a blender; process until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve lined with a double layer of cheesecloth over a bowl; press mixture to extract liquid. Discard solids.
3. Combine cranberry mixture, bourbon, and lemon juice in a freezer-safe bowl, stirring well. Freeze mixture overnight or until partially frozen. Scrape mixture with a fork until slushy; serve immediately.