Wash cranberries and drainSmash with stomper or some other similar toolPlace the resulting cranberry mass in cheesecloth and squeeze the juice out into a non-oxidizing container. Set asideTake the cranberry cake out of the cheesecloth and place into a big pot, add sugar and water. Stir brisklyBring to boil, and remove from heat. This process will allow the remaining juices and nutrients to get extracted from the cakeCool downAdd the juiceRefrigerate and enjoy. This cranberry water may refrigerated for up to week, possibly more. Mine never lasted that long