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Mistletoe Martini
This mistletoe martini recipe blends cranberry juice, vodka, and elderflower liqueur—a festive Christmas cocktail that’s garnished with cranberries and mint.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Sarah Holden📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
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.
2
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.
fresh mint leaves6fresh cranberries4
3
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.
Nutrition Facts
calories
524 Calories
fat Content
0 g
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
109 g
sodium Content
5 mg
protein Content
0 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
0 mg
carbohydrate Content
112 g
saturated Fat Content
0 g
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