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Peppermint Mar-tea-ni

A fruity & minty tea infused martini

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/peppermint-marteani • Posted by Cat Morley

Inspired by the hints of mint and lemon in Daffys Gin, this cocktail combines gin with peppermint tea, fresh mint, simple syrup and lemon juice for a fruity and refreshing martini.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 05

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Inspired by the hints of mint and lemon in Daffys Gin, this cocktail combines gin with peppermint tea, fresh mint, simple syrup and lemon juice for a fruity and refreshing martini.

Instructions

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    Brew a cup of peppermint tea like you normally would and allow it to cool.

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    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and a few fresh mint leaves.

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    Pour the peppermint tea, Daffys gin and simple syrup into the shaker.

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    Squeeze in the juice from half a lemon.

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    Shake well and strain into a martini glass.

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    Garnish with a twist of lemon and a mint leaf before serving.