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Cranberry-Jalapeno Martini

Name: Cranberry-Jalapeno Martini
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup turbinado (washed raw) sugar; 1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, divided; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries; 1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper; Ice cubes; 6 cups vodka; Fresh mint leaves and additional cranberries

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min + chilling

Makes

16 servings

I describe this cocktail as slightly tart, a little sassy and completely delicious. I make a big batch when I'm hosting a party because it tends to disappear quickly. Garnish with fresh mint and cranberries for an extra-special touch. —Kelli Haetinger, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cranberry-Jalapeno Martini Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 cup turbinado (washed raw) sugar
1-1/2 cups cranberry juice, divided
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
Ice cubes
6 cups vodka
Fresh mint leaves and additional cranberries

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, 1/2 cup cranberry juice, cranberries and jalapeno. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 20 minutes.
Strain, discarding cranberries and jalapeno. Cover and refrigerate syrup for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
For each serving, fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add 3 ounces vodka, 1 tablespoon cranberry juice and 1 tablespoon cranberry syrup; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Repeat. Garnish with mint and cranberries if desired.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without garnishes): 252 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.