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Carmen B’s Christmaspolitan
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We started making Christmaspolitans in December 2020, when an awesome cocktail bar called Proof here in Calgary was selling their syrups to craft seasonal cocktails at home. I am usually dubbed the Christmas bartender at the Bronsch household, so I was sourcing cocktail recipes to add to my holiday repertoire. I ended up making a few in cans and giving them to my friends as holiday gifts, and they were a hit!
Ingredients
Spiced cranberry syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
Christmaspolitan cocktail
- 2 ounces vodka
- ¼ ounce St-Germain
- ¼ ounce dry vermouth
- ½ ounce lime jice
- 1 ounce spiced cranberry syrup
Instructions
Step 1
Add the cranberries to a blender or food processor and combine until almost liquid. If they are frozen, add just a touch of water to help them liquefy.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the water.
Step 3
Add the cranberry blend and spices.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir until it starts to thicken (about 2 minutes).
Step 5
Remove from heat and strain the mixture using a strainer or sheet of cheesecloth to remove the small cranberry bits. If the mixture is too thick, return to stovetop and add more water.
Step 6
Transfer to a covered jar and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Step 1
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
Step 2
Fill with ice and shake hard for 10 seconds.
Step 3
Strain into a glass and garnish with a sprig of rosemary. Cheers!
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