Red Star

The star anise that is used as a garnish in the red star martini creates a wonderful festive look for Christmas.

• Bottle of dry vermouth
• Two star anise
• 1 1/2 ounces (50 ml) of vodka

Instructions

Infuse the bottle of dry vermouth with one star anise for two days.

Fill a mixing glass with ice. Pour the vodka and 15 ml of the infused dry vermouth into the mixing glass. Stir until the glass appears frosty.

Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with the second star anise, and then serve.