High Bush Cranberry recipe

​This weekend we asked CSA member, Anita to do a little experiment with Highbush Cranberries. Here's what she did:
"Jon the Farmer - Urban Farmer asked me to experiment with some Highbush Cranberries he gave me. Highbush cranberries aren't really cranberries at all, but more closely related to the serviceberry. They also have a very bitter taste. After doing some research I learned that these "cranberries" don't do well when heated, so it's best to use cold processing. Why? It turns out the seeds really kick up the bitterness when heated. With that in mind, I came up with the following recipe.
Highbush Cranberry Mojitos
1 pt Highbush Cranberries
1/4-1/2 cup sugar, depending on taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Mint
Ice
Rum
Rinse your highbush cranberries. There's no need to pick them off the stems, but be sure to remove any leaves. Place them in a pot or deep bowl. Add cold water until they are fully covered. Use an emulsion blender to fully crush all the berries. Strain into a pitcher and discard the stems, seeds, and pulp. Add sugar and lemon juice. To finish the cocktail, pour some liquid and one shot of rum in a shaker with ice and the mint; shake to mix. Pour into glass and serve."
While this drink looks refreshing, after some feedback and thought, they may not be something we will offer in the future, it's good to know we have someone in our Jon the Jon the Farmer - Urban Farmer world willing to give it a go.