Best Mykonos Martini Recipes

Eggplant Mykonos image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 mediumlarge eggplant (6 cups cubed)
1 large red or green bell pepper
3 cups undrained canned tomatoes (28ounce can)
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice or water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground fennel
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (2 teaspoons dried)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups chopped rinsed fresh spinach, packed (about 1/2 pound)
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup grated feta cheese (optional)

Steps:

In a nonreactive stewpot, saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil until translucent. Cut the eggplant into 1inch cubes and add them to the pot. Slice the pepper into 1inchsquare pieces. Crush the tomatoes. Add the peppers, tomatoes, apple juice or water, salt, and fennel to the pot. If using dried dill, add it now. Cover the pot and simmer, stirring frequently, until the eggplant is completely tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the fresh dill, if used, and add the lemon juice and spinach. Simmer for another minute or two until the spinach wilts but is still bright green. Add salt and pepper to taste.
This tangy stew is delicious over rice or couscous. Serve topped with grated feta cheese, if desired

Merry Mojitos image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories beverage

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 (12-ounce) bag cranberries, plus more for garnish
1 bunch fresh mint, saving some for garnish
1 orange sliced, saving some for garnish
1/3 cup sugar
1 liter sparkling water
White rum, optional

Steps:

In a large pitcher, add the cranberries, mint, orange, and sugar. Muddle them with a wooden spoon, working out the juices of the fruit and dissolving the sugar. Add the sparkling water and stir to combine. Pour the mixture over ice and garnish with a slice of orange, some cranberries, and a sprig of mint. For the adults, add the white rum.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Martini image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 cups vanilla or orange vodka (recommended: Smirnoff)
Cranberry-flavored seltzer, chilled
8 maple leaf hard candies for garnish, optional

Steps:

In a small pot over medium heat, mix together the sugar and pumpkin pie spice with 1 cup water. Bring it to a boil, remove from the heat, and allow to cool for 1 hour. The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
To a pitcher, add the vodka and half the simple syrup. Stir until blended. Add the cranberry seltzer and pour into chilled martini glasses. Add more sugar syrup, to taste, if necessary. Garnish with maple candies, if desired.