Cranberry-Jalapeno Martini |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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Ingredients:
1 cup turbinado (washed raw) sugar |
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, divided |
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries |
1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper |
ice cubes |
6 cups vodka |
fresh mint leaves and additional cranberries |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup cranberry juice, cranberries and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
2. Strain; discarding cranberries and jalapeno. Cover and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
3. For each serving, fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add 3 ounces vodka, 1 tablespoon cranberry juice and 1 tablespoon cranberry syrup; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Repeat. Garnish with mint and cranberries if desired. Yield: 16 servings.
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