I had a sudden realization while shopping for dinner supplies yesterday that the Elderflower Cordial in my refrigerator would be lovingly enhanced with a hit of mint. So, bunch of mint in hand, it was time for a martini. I do love Grey Goose - and it goes exceptionally well with the Elderflower Cordial. So I piled some ice into my shaker, and threw in a small handful of fresh mint leaves (probably 8 or so...I wanted it to be MINTY). 4 parts vodka, 1/2 part Elderflower Cordial (really, a little goes a long way). And then I shook the hell out of it - I really wanted to bash up the mint to release the oil & flavor. Boy howdy did I ever bash it up - I poured the liquid out and there beautiful bits of mint all broken up and floating around. I then topped the martini with one fresh mint leaf. Delicious!
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