Mistletoe Martini
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A holiday cocktail for all you whiskey lovers out there. I see you and I’m one of you! My holiday martini is so easy to make for yourself at the end of a long day of holiday shopping, but is just as easy to batch up for your next holiday party, too. So chill a coupe, hang some mistletoe, and mix up a holiday martini with me!
Watch Me Mix It
Make a Mistletoe Martini With Me
- In a cocktail shaker, add rye whiskey, Campari, pomegranate juice, lemon juice (fresh-squeezed!), and cinnamon syrup.
- Add ice and shake.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig, kiss someone under the mistletoe, and enjoy!
Make Your Own Cinnamon Syrup
Making your own flavored syrup could not be easier. For this cinnamon syrup, just put 1 cup water + 1 cup sugar on medium heat along with 4-5 cinnamon sticks and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to extract the flavor. Remove it from heat and let the cinnamon steep for 15–30 minutes depending on how strong you want it. Strain out the cinnamon sticks, let it cool, and store covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. That’s it!
Optional: Toast the cinnamon sticks in the dry pot before adding water and sugar to boost the warm, spicy aroma.
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Mistletoe Martini
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz. Campari
- 3/4 oz. pomegranate juice
- 3/4 oz. lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. cinnamon syrup
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake.
- Double strain in to a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and kiss someone under the mistletoe.
Batched Mistletoe Martinis
Some of the best parties happen around the holiday season and these Mistletoe Martinis are the perfect cocktail for a crowd. Tart, sweet, bitter, and festive!
Makes 8 cocktails
- 12 oz rye whiskey
- 4 oz Campari
- 6 oz pomegranate juice
- 6 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 oz cinnamon syrup
How to Batch
- Add all ingredients to a pitcher or bottle.
- Stir and refrigerate until well-chilled.
- When you’re ready to serve:
- Shake 3 oz of the batch with ice per cocktail.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig.
Tip: If batching your holiday martini more than a few hours ahead, keep the lemon juice separate and add it just before shaking to keep everything bright and fresh.
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