Cranberry Martini Recipe

by Katie Sweeney 0

Now that Thanksgiving is officially behind us, it's time to get in the holiday spirit. There's no better way to do it than with a refreshing and festive homemade cocktail. This cranberry mint martini is potent but easy to sip with a beautifully vibrant hue. It's well-balanced and not too sweet. The ingredient list calls for cranberry vodka, but if you don't have it, regular vodka is a fine substitute. It's the perfect tippler to enjoy after a long day of shopping, so get the recipe.

From Fresh From the Market by Laurent Tourondel

Cranberry Mint Martini

Ingredients

2 ounces cranberry juice
2 ounces cranberry vodka
1/2 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce simple syrup
8 fresh mint leaves, 7 torn, 1 whole leaf for garnish

Directions

1. Combine the cranberry juice, vodka, grenadine, simple syrup, and 7 torn mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass.
2. Smack the whole mint leaf in the palm of your hand to release the oils and drop it into the drink.

Makes 1 drink.

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