Cranberry Martini [Crantini]
Indulge in a Cranberry Martini, or Crantini, a dazzling blend of vodka, cranberry juice, and orange liqueur, elegantly served in a sugar-rimmed martini glass and garnished with fresh cranberries; this sweet yet tart cocktail is perfect for elevating your holiday celebrations and special evenings.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail shaker
- 1 Measuring jigger
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Martini glass
Ingredients
- 1 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Cranberry juice
- ½ oz Cranberry syrup
- ½ oz Orange liqueur
- 1 tbsp Cranberries
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 cup Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Rim the Glass: Use orange or cranberry liqueur to wet the martini glass rim, then dip it in granulated or fine sugar.
- Chill the Glass: Pop the rimmed glass into a freezer for 15 minutes. This also helps the sugar rim to stick better.
- Prep the Shaker: Measure and pour vodka, cranberry juice, cranberry syrup, and orange liqueur into a cocktail shaker.
- Add Garnish: After chilling, add a tablespoon of cranberries to the bottom of your glass for visual flair and flavor.
- Add Ice: Fill the shaker two-thirds full with ice cubes.
- Shake It: Secure the lid and give it a good shake for 15-30 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Pour the cocktail through a strainer into your prepped glass for a smooth finish.
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Nutrition
Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.1mg