CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY MARTINI ENJOY DAN:

                 CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY MARTINI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10    (for Tanya, Lori, David, Alex. J-bob, or everyone)

INGREDIENTS:

1-(12 Oz) package fresh cranberries +1/2-cup extra berries

2-cups cranberry juice +1-cup more

1-cup tequila, or vodka

1/4-cup orange liqueur, or dry vermouth

Fresh cranberries for garnish

Top with fresh mint

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In a skillet, bring cranberries and 2 cups of cranberry juice to a boil.

2.   Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.

3.   Press through a strainer to remove skins; reserving juice, discard skins

4.   Transfer juice to a bowl + 1 extra cup cranberry juice.

5.   Add to the bowl tequila, and orange liqueur.

6.   With immersion blender; blend until smooth.

7.   Pour into 8-inch square pan.

8.   Cover and freeze until ice begin to form around the edges of the pan.

9.   About 1-1/2-hours.

10  Freeze some more until mushy about 30 minutes more.

11  Pour into martini glasses and top with reserved cranberries.

12  Top each glass with fresh mint.

ENJOY DAN:                                                               LET’S HAVE A PARTY!!