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This elegant Martini recipe comes to us from Kerry Saretsky of French Revolution.

2 1⁄2 cups boiling water
2 mint tea bags
8 mint leaves, plus 16 mint leaves
1⁄4 cup water
1⁄2 cup sugar
1 cup vodka, very cold

1. Brew a pot of mint tea, with 2 1⁄2 cups hot water, 2 mint tea bags, and 8 fresh mint leaves. Allow to steep for 5 minutes, then pull out the tea bags (leave the mint leaves), and refrigerate until very cold.

2. Make the mint syrup by put 16 mint leaves, lightly chopped, into a sauce pot with 1⁄4 cup water and 1⁄2 cup sugar. Heat on medium-high until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is translucent. Set aside to cool, and then drain.

3. In a large pitcher, strain the mint tea. Add the cool, strained mint syrup, and the vodka. Serve, garnished with fresh mint leaves.