This delightful cranberry martini will have you humming a holiday tune.
Need a little nudge to get into the festive spirit? This delightful cranberry martini will have you humming a holiday tune or two.
Photographed by Carlene Thomas
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ounces of gin
- 1 ounce of cranberry-infused simple syrup
- 1 ounce of vermouth
- Fresh cranberries (garnish)
- Rosemary (garnish)
PREPARATION
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Add ice, gin, and cranberry syrup to a cocktail shaker and shake to chill.
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Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish.
Cranberry Simple Syrup Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup of fresh cranberries
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3/4 cup of water
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1/3 cup of sugar
PREPARATION
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Add the cranberry syrup components to a small pot on the stove. Stir.
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Cover with a lid and cook on medium for approximately 7-10 minutes or until the cranberries “pop.”
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Mash with a spoon and reduce the heat to low.
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Cook another 5 minutes until you notice the sides of the mix starting to gel on the pot.
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Strain by putting through a fine mesh sieve or use a tablespoon to remove only the juice for the cocktail and save the rest for a jam or traditional cranberry sauce.