Winter Wonderland Martini by suhu

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Ingredients

2 ounces vodka 1 ounce White Cranberry Juice juice of 1 lime 1/2 ounce Rosemary simple syrup fresh or frozen cranberries for garnish ice cubes Rosemary Simple Syrup makes about a 1/2 cup of simple syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, crushed to release essential oils

Instructions

Rosemary Simple Syrup Directions
1. For the simple syrup, combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved.
2. Add fresh rosemary and simmer for one minute.
3. Remove saucepan from heat and let the syrup stand for at least half an hour.
4. Remove rosemary from the syrup and pour into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To make martini: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and add all of the ingredients.
Secure the cover of the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
Strain into your favorite cocktail glass and garnish with the bright red cranberries and sprig of rosemary.