Cranberry-Mint Infusions

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh mint leaves
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup limoncello (see Notes)
  • 1 1/2 cups vodka
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 12 mint sprigs

Instructions

  1. Put mint leaves in a large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over mint and let steep 10 minutes. Strain into a pitcher or another bowl and let the mint tea cool to room temperature.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring cranberries, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain the cranberry syrup into another pitcher or bowl.
  3. For each cocktail, combine 1/3 cup mint tea, 2 tbsp. cranberry syrup, 1 tbsp. limoncello, 2 tbsp. vodka, and 1/2 tsp. lemon juice in a cocktail shaker full of ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

230 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.4g 5% DV
Total Fat 2.5g 3% DV
Carbs 36.7g 13% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 24.6g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 38.3mg 2% DV
Potassium 92mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 50.5mg 4% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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