Mistletoe Martini Recipe
Ingredients
1.5 oz Vodka (premium quality recommended)
1 oz Green Melon Liqueur (like Midori)
0.5 oz White Cranberry Juice (or regular cran-apple juice for less tartness)
0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
0.5 oz Simple Syrup (adjust to taste, depending on how sweet your Midori is)
Garnish: A lime wheel and a maraschino cherry (to simulate a sprig of mistletoe with berries).
Instructions
Chill the Glass: Place a martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, green melon liqueur, white cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
Add Ice: Fill the shaker 2/3 full with fresh ice.
Shake Vigorously: Close the shaker tightly and shake well until the outside of the shaker is frosty cold (about 15-20 seconds).
Strain: Empty the chilled glass. Double-strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
Garnish and Serve: Place a lime wheel on the rim and carefully drop a single maraschino cherry into the center of the drink or skewer a couple with a cocktail pick for the “mistletoe” effect.
Variation for Tartness
For a Tarter Drink: Use green apple schnapps (like Sour Apple Pucker) instead of Midori, and omit the simple syrup.
ENJOY!!!
