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The completed Mistletoe Martini on the white marble countertop, garnished with sugared rosemary and fresh cranberries, ready to enjoy as a festive treat.

Mistletoe Martini Recipe

This festive Cranberry and Sage Martini combines tart cranberry juice, vodka, and aromatic elderflower liqueur with a hint of sage. Sugared rosemary adds a dazzling holiday touch!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Small Bowl
  • Small Pot
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Martini glass
  • Parchment paper
  • Plate
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg white
  • 3/4 c 150 g. granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 sprig sage
  • 1 1/2 oz. cranberry juice
  • 1 1/2 oz. vodka
  • 1/2 oz. elderflower liqueur
  • Ice
  • Fresh cranberries for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare sugared rosemary by coating it in an egg white mixture, tossing it in sugar, and letting it dry for 5-8 hours.
    A sprig of rosemary on the white marble countertop being brushed with egg white, then coated in granulated sugar, drying on a sheet of parchment paper.
  • In a pot, combine sage, water, and sugar; simmer until dissolved. Cool and discard the sage sprig.
    A small pot on the white marble countertop simmering sage sprigs with water and sugar, releasing a fragrant aroma as the simple syrup forms.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine cranberry juice, vodka, elderflower liqueur, and sage simple syrup.
    A cocktail shaker on the white marble countertop being filled with cranberry juice, vodka, elderflower liqueur, and sage simple syrup.
  • Add ice, cover, and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
    The cocktail shaker on the white marble countertop shaken vigorously, with ice cubes visible through its transparent lid, blending the ingredients.
  • Strain into a martini glass.
  • Garnish with sugared rosemary and cranberries. Serve immediately.
    The completed Mistletoe Martini on the white marble countertop, garnished with sugared rosemary and fresh cranberries, ready to enjoy as a festive treat.