Jelly Bean Martini (betttycrocker.com)
I think we all remember our childhood Easter baskets filled with jelly beans. Now is the time to enjoy the grown-up alcoholic version!
Ingredients: 3oz (6 tablespoons) cotton candy-flavored vodka, ¼ cup red and pink jelly beans, Ice, 2 oz (1/4 cup) orange-flavored liqueur (or your favorite flavor) For garnish: 6 red or pink jelly beans, 2 lemon slices
Instructions: One hour before serving, place 2 martini glasses in refrigerator. In small bowl, pour vodka over 1/4 cup jelly beans. Cover; refrigerate.At serving time, fill martini shaker with ice. Shake bowl with cold vodka and jelly beans. Strain vodka into shaker; discard jelly beans. Add liqueur; shake well. Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses. To garnish, add 3 jelly beans to bottom of each glass. Garnish each with lemon slice. Serve immediately. Don’t have flavored vodka? No worries! Traditional vodka will work just fine in place of the cotton candy-flavored vodka. Serve this whimsical cocktail with a side of jelly beans for a stunning effect!
