Blueberry Martini

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Nope, its not a drink. But it is served in a martini glass for that extra little dramatic flare. This is an easy and delicious recipe that combines the flovors of blueberries, mint and lemon into a light after dinner treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 Tablespoons water
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 Pint picked-over blueberries
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 Cup well-chilled heavy cream
• 1 Teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

Directions:

• In a very small saucepan simmer water and 1 tablespoon sugar until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Add the bluberries and mint and toss to coat.
• Chill blueberry mixture, covered, 15 minutes, or until cold.
• Divide blueberries between 2 Martini glasses.
• In a chilled bowl with an electric mixer beat cream with remaining tablespoon sugar until it just holds stiff peaks and fold in zest.
• Top blueberries with lemon cream.

Recommendations:
As a main dish we recommend the dijon ham served with the gnocchi and the baby carrots.
For the starter, we recommend the shrimp appetizer.

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