Cranberry Gin Martini
The Cranberry Gin Martini is a festive twist on a classic cocktail, combining the crisp gin botanicals with cranberry’s tart sweetness.
A martini is an elegant cocktail that exudes sophistication and style. Traditionally composed of gin and vermouth. This festive cocktail takes a classic martini and adds a fruity twist. Perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need for this cranberry martini recipe. Find the amounts in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Dry Gin: A good quality gin like Bombay Sapphire or Grey Goose makes the base of this cocktail. The botanicals in gin add depth and complexity to our cranberry gin cocktail.
- Dry Vermouth: A staple in any classic martini, dry vermouth enhances the gin’s herbal notes and balances the cranberry juice’s tartness.
- Cranberry Juice: This tart juice adds vibrant color and tangy flavor, a perfect counterpoint to the dry gin. You can use sweetened or unsweetened cranberry juice. If it’s unsweetened, add a teaspoon of standard simple syrup or agave syrup.
- Ice
- Lemon peel: For garnish
Equipment
- Martini glasses
- Cocktail shaker
Method
Combine the gin, vermouth, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake until well chilled.
Strain the cocktail through a mesh strainer into a chilled martini glass or a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon or fresh cranberries to add a festive touch.
Variations
- Cranberry Vodka Martini: Swap the gin with a good vodka.
- Cranberry Orange Martini: Add a 1/2 ounce of orange liqueur, like triple sec, and garnish with a twist of orange peel or a slice of orange.
- Ginger Cranberry Martini: Add a teaspoon of ginger syrup or 1/2 oz ginger liqueur.
- Cranberry sugared rim: Bring extra Christmas spirit and Add a sweet sugar rim around the glass by blending 1/2 cup sugar with a tablespoon of cranberries. Run a lemon wedge along the edge of the glasses and dip them in the sugar. Serve with a sprig of rosemary to bring some greenery.
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Cranberry Gin Martini
The Cranberry Gin Martini is a festive twist on a classic cocktail, combining the crisp gin botanicals with cranberry's tart sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 oz / 60ml London Dry Gin
- 1 ½ oz / 45ml Sweetened Cranberry Juice
- ½ oz / 15ml Dry Vermouth
- Ice
- Twist of lemon peel for garnish
Instructions
- Combine gin, cranberry juice, and vermouth in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g
