CRANBERRY-MINT INFUSION

Cranberry-Mint Infusion image

Provided by Engrossed

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water, boiling hot
2 cups fresh mint leaves
2 cups cranberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
12 tablespoons limoncello, to serve
24 tablespoons vodka, to serve
6 teaspoons lemon juice, to serve

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 17.4, Protein 0.2