Cranberry Vodka Martini Recipe
I’m so excited to share this cranberry martini recipe. It is perfect for your holiday party, or whenever you need good holiday cocktails to enjoy. Our cranberry vodka martini recipe has Tito’s vodka, cranberry juice, and orange liqueur. You can make your holiday cocktails even more festive by dipping the rim of each glass into corn syrup, followed by sugar for a fun snow-like rim.
Why we love this cocktail-
- It is a classic cocktail with simple ingredients, but the garnish really dress this drink up to make a gorgeous cocktail for the holiday season.
- The cranberry is perfect for the holidays, and the triple sec adds just a hint of orange to round out those festive flavors.
- This cranberry martini is such an easy cocktail recipe. The cranberry and orange flavors make for a perfect drink for the holidays. It is almost a mix between a vodka cranberry and a classic martini. So yummy!
Cranberry Vodka Martini Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vodka
- ½ oz. triple sec or other orange liqueur
- 2 oz. cranberry juice
- 1 cup Ice
- Sugar for the rim
- Corn syrup for the rim
- Sugared cranberries for garnish
- Optional, orange slices for garnish
Cranberry Vodka Martini Directions:
Step 1: For the sugar rim, to a shallow saucer, add a layer of sugar. To another saucer, add a shallow layer of corn syrup. Rim the martini glass by dipping the rim into the corn syrup, followed by the sugar.
Step 2: To a cocktail shaker, add ice cubes and combine vodka, triple sec, and cranberry juice. Shake to combine and chill.
Step 3: Pour the cranberry mixture, strained, into your glass, and garnish with fresh sugared cranberries and orange slices (optional).
Cranberry Martini Tips:
- If using unsweetened cranberry juice, you may want to add 1/2 oz. simple syrup, depending on how sweet you like your cocktails.
- For the best martinis, serve them in a chilled martini glass, and always use chilled ingredients.
- Don’t have a martini glass? You can serve these in a coupe glass, or any cocktail glass you prefer, really.
FAQs:
What kind of vodka should I use?
Any good vodka is fine, we really try not to be snobby with our vodka brands. We love Tito’s because it is made in America and makes the perfect smooth drink.
Cranberry Vodka Martini
Yummy cranberry vodka martini garnished with sugared cranberries and fresh orange!
Ingredients
- 2 oz. vodka
- ½ oz. triple sec or other orange liqueur
- 2 oz. cranberry juice
- 1 cup Ice
- Sugar for the rim
- Corn syrup for the rim
- Sugared cranberries for garnish
- Optional, orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- For the sugar rim, to a shallow saucer, add a layer of sugar. To another saucer, add a shallow layer of corn syrup. Rim the martini glass by dipping the rim into the corn syrup, followed by the sugar.
- To a cocktail shaker, add ice cubes and combine vodka, triple sec, and cranberry juice. Shake to combine and chill.
- Pour the cranberry mixture, strained, into your glass, and garnish with fresh sugared cranberries and orange slices (optional).
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 322
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
If you enjoyed this delicious cranberry martini, check out our other delicious cocktail recipes-
Cranberry Orange Christmas Mimosas