Good evening everyone..
My daughter was home sick today, poor little baby. So I watched a bit of tv and came across this recipe. We LOVE martinis and hope this is a good one. Thought some of you martini lovers may give it a try too!!
"HAPPY HOLIDAYS"
Lady Liberty
HOLIDAY HOME INVASION RECIPES
HOW TO MAKE: Gingerbread Martini
Ingredients:
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
2 sticks of Cinnamon
3 cloves
Preparation: Simmer water, sugar, ginger, cloves and cinnamon stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 15 minutes.
Pour hot syrup through a fine sieve and chill
Let stand 20 minutes.
Ice
2 ounces vodka
1/2 to 1 ounce gingerbread syrup, recipe above
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka and gingerbread syrup, Cover and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up, the drink is ready.) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add twist of lemon or lime and serve.
