Christmas Martini
A tangy, refreshing Christmas Martini recipe made with cranberry juice, orange liqueur, and vanilla vodka finished with a splash of seltzer.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 201kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka like Absolut
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 0.5 ounce orange liqueur like Cointreau
- 0.5 ounce simple syrup (optional) if using unsweetened cranberry juice
- seltzer water plain carbonated water
Instructions
- Pour the vodka, cranberry juice, orange liqueur (simple syrup if using) into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Secure the lid and shake for 30 seconds to chill.
- Strain into a martini glass and top off with seltzer water.
- Strip the leaves off the bottom portion of a rosemary sprig then slide the fresh cranberries onto the end. Place in the cocktail and serve.
Notes
- Always taste your cocktail and adjust the sweetness, vodka, or cranberry juice amounts as needed before serving.
- High quality ingredients make high quality cocktails. The overall flavor and balance of the drink is worth a few extra dollars.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg