Coconut Ginger Martini

2 parts Coconut Vodka, Ciroc

1 part Ginger Simple Syrup

1 part Fresh Lime Juice

Splash of Soda Water

In a cocktail shaker, combine ice, coconut vodka, ginger simple, and fresh lime juice.  Shake very well.  Strain into a martini glass and top with soda water.

Serves 2

*To make Ginger Simple Syrup: in a small pot, add one cup of sugar, one cup of water, and two tablespoons of grated fresh ginger.  Simmer on low, until sugar dissolves.

You can make it 2 days in advance.

Ginger Cranberry Sauce

3 cups Fresh Cranberries

3 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated

1 medium Orange, zest and juice

1/2 cup Brown Sugar

Pinch of Salt

In a medium pan, add cranberries, ginger, zest and juice of an orange, sugar, and salt.  Stir to blend.  Over medium heat, cook the cranberries for about 12-15 minutes, until cranberries burst.

Cool and Serve.

*Add 1/3 cup Agave Nectar instead of Brown Sugar.

Can be made two days in advance.  Saves you time on a busy day...