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Mistletoe Gin Martini

A sophisticated and refreshing holiday cocktail featuring botanical gin, sweet elderflower liqueur, and a festive mint garnish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Cocktail
  • 1.5 oz Gin London Dry or Botanical
  • 1 oz Elderflower Liqueur St. Germain recommended
  • 1.5 oz Cloudy Apple Juice or white cranberry juice
  • 0.5 oz Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
Garnish
  • 2 leaves Fresh Mint arranged like mistletoe
  • 1 cup Ice Cubes for shaking

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Martini Glass
  • Jigger or Measuring Cup

Method
 

  1. Place your martini glass in the freezer to chill for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
  3. Pour the gin, elderflower liqueur, apple juice, and lemon juice over the ice.
  4. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels extremely cold.
  5. Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass.
  6. Garnish by floating the mint leaves on top to resemble mistletoe. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make a 'sugar rim', run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it into white sugar before chilling.