 | Ultimate Cranberry Ginger Martini1 drink Chef Dave Martin |
| • | 2 oz. Premium vodka |
| • | 2 oz. The Perfect Purée Cranberry Puree, thawed |
| • | 1 oz. Orange Zest Simple Syrup |
| • | 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice |
| • | 3 oz. ginger beer |
| • | Ginger Sugar Dust (for rimmer) |
| For the Orange Zest Simple Syrup: | |
| • | 1 tbsp. The Perfect Purée Orange Zest, thawed |
| • | 1/2 cup granulated sugar |
| • | 1/2 cup water |
| Method for the Orange Zest Simple Syrup: | |
| 1. | In a small sauce pan, heat all ingredients over high heat until sugar is dissolved. You can cook for a couple minutes which will thicken the syrup, the choice is yours. |
| For the Ginger Sugar Dust: | |
| • | 1/2 cup granulated sugar |
| • | 1/2 tsp. ginger powder |
| Method for the Ginger Sugar Dust: | |
| 1. | Stir the sugar and ginger powder and mix thoroughly. Set aside in a dry place. |
| Method for the Cocktail: | |
| 1. | Dip chilled martini glass rim in lime juice and then dip in ginger/sugar dust. Measure & blend all ingredients in martini shaker with ice. Shake gently and serve in chilled martini glass and enjoy. |