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Ginger Snap Martini and Peppermint Froth

Grey Goose has sent along some holiday cocktails but they might offer nice sipping for the game today.

Ginger Snap Martini Cocktail

1 part GREY GOOSE La Poire Vodka flavored vodka

½ part Disaronno Ameretto

½ part simple syrup

½ part molasses

2 ¼ part thick slices of fresh ginger

Pinch cinnamon

Pinch clove

Pinch allspice

Crystallized ginger for garnish

In the bottom of a cocktail shaker place the ginger, molasses, simple syrup and spices; muddle well. Add ice and the rest of the ingredients. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into prepared martini cocktail glass. Garnish with ginger.
To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar disappears. cool and save in the fridge for all your holiday drinks.

Peppermint Froth

1 ½ parts GREY GOOSE® Vodka

1 part peppermint schnapps

½ part simple syrup

½ part cream

Candy cane or peppermint patty to garnish

Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and beaded with sweat. Strain into rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with candy cane or peppermint patty.

Posted by Gail Ciampa  at 9:00 AM to Cocktails | Permalink

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