Best Cranberry Mint Infusion Recipes

CRANBERRY, ORANGE AND CARDAMOM INFUSED WATER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large glass carafe or pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 12-24 hours. Strain before serving.

CRANBERRY-MINT INFUSION

Steps:

• In a small bowl, pour 4 cups of boiling water over mint leaves. Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and cool.
• Meanwhile, in a 1-2 quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring to a boil cranberrries, sugar and 1 cup of water. Remove from heat. Cool then strain.
• To make one cocktail, combine 1/3 cup fresh mint tea, 2 tablespoons cranberry syrup, 1 tablespoon limoncello, 2 tablespoons vodka and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice in a cocktail shaker full of ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.
• Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.

DRIED APRICOT, CHERRY AND CRANBERRY INFUSION

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients except the honey in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, stir in the honey, cover and let the dried fruit continue to steep for 30 minutes. Strain and press the dried fruit against the strainer to extract the last of the tasty liquid. Serve hot or warm.