Cranberry Martinis
This festive cocktail blends the crispness of vodka with the fruity notes of cranberry and a hint of citrus from lemon zest. Perfect for entertaining, this refreshing drink will delight your guests with its bright flavors and elegant presentation.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup vodka
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 8 cranberries, frozen
- 4 lemon zest twists
Instructions
- Several days ahead, place the sugar, cranberries, 6 strips of orange zest, and 1 cup (8 fl. oz./250 ml) of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the cranberries start to pop open. Pour the vodka into a large pitcher, add the cranberry mixture and store covered in the refrigerator for at least 2 days and up to 5 days.
- When ready to serve, strain the vodka mixture, reserving the cranberries and discarding the orange zest. Stir in the cranberry juice cocktail and Triple Sec. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the drink mixture, shake for a full 30 seconds (it’s longer than you think!) and strain into martini glasses. Rub the rim of each glass with fresh orange zest, spoon a few cranberries into each glass and serve ice cold. Serves 6.
- <b>Note:</b> Ina Garten uses a vegetable peeler to make strips of orange zest.
- <b>Make It Ahead:</b> Prepare the entire cocktail mixture and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Shake with ice before serving.
- Recipe from Ina Garten,&nbsp;<i>Make It Ahead</i>&nbsp;(Clarkson Potter, 2014)
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