Mistletoe Martini
This mistletoe martini is a sophisticated choice for any holiday gathering. Featuring a vodka and cranberry base, it gains an elegant floral note from elderflower liqueur, which introduces delicate hints of pear and tropical fruit. With its perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors, this martini is effortlessly enjoyable. Garnished with fresh cranberries and mint leaves arranged to resemble holly, it’s a charming seasonal touch. This festive drink is the ultimate Christmas cocktail for raising a toast!
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Mistletoe Martini
- 4 fresh cranberries
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz. cranberry juice cocktail
- 2 oz. vodka
- 1 oz. elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain)
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- For the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar and 1 cup water over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. The syrup should be clear, not cloudy. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, about 1 hour on the counter or 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- For the mistletoe martini: To make the garnish, thread a toothpick with 1 cranberry, 3 mint leaves, and a second cranberry, fanning the mint leaves out. Repeat with a second toothpick and the remaining cranberries and mint.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the cranberry juice cocktail, vodka, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and 1 ounce simple syrup (reserve the remaining syrup for another use). Cover and shake vigorously until cold, 10 to 20 seconds. Strain into 2 martini or coupe glasses and garnish with the cranberry and mint picks.
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