 | | Directions | HOLIDAY MARTINI:
- Combine the first 4 ingredients in a martini shaker.
- Add ice to fill the shaker.
- 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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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
|  | | 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 |
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