Cranberry Mint Infusion
From sunset magazine. Mint tea and cranberry syrup combine in a glowing aperitif.""
Steps
In a small bowl , pour 4 cups of boiling water over mint leaves.
Let steep for 10 minutes.
Strain and cool.
Meanwhile , in a 1-2 quart saucepan , over medium-high heat , bring to a boil cranberrries , sugar and 1 cup of water.
Remove from heat.
Cool then strain.
To make one cocktail , combine 1 / 3 cup fresh mint tea , 2 tablespoons cranberry syrup , 1 tablespoon limoncello , 2 tablespoons vodka and 1 / 2 teaspoon lemon juice in a cocktail shaker full of ice.
Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
Ingredients
water, fresh mint leaves, cranberries, sugar, limoncello, vodka, lemon juice