Holiday Martini
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

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Ingredients
- HOLIDAY MARTINIl
- 1/3 cup cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup cranberry liqueur - store bought or use the recipe below
- 1/4 cup grand marnier or cointreau
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- CRANBERRY LIQUEUR:
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 orange
- 1 pound fresh cranberries - 4 cups
- 4 cups vodka
 
 
A festive drink that presents beautifully for your Holiday guests.
 
Directions
HOLIDAY MARTINI:

  • Combine the first 4 ingredients in a martini shaker.
  • Add ice to fill the shaker.

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  • Cover with the lid and shake for 30 seconds or until chilled.
  • Remove lid and strain into
    a glass.
  • Garnish if desired with extra cranberries and a lemon twist.

  • CRANBERRY

    LIQUEUR:

    • Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan.
    • Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved.
    • Remove from heat and cool completely.
    • Meanwhile, remove rind from the orange with a vegetable peeler, being careful not to get the
      white pith.
    • Cut rind into strips and set aside.
    • Process cranberries in food processor until finely
      chopped.
    • Combine sugar solution, orange rind, and cranberries into 1 gallon jar, stir in vodka.
    • Cover
      with a lid and store in a cool dark place for 1 month.
    • Strain liqueur through a cheesecloth into a bowl.
    • Discard solids.
    • Carefully pour into clean bottles or jars.
    • Yields 5 cups.
    • Can be stored in a cool dark place for up to 1 year.


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