Cranberry Martini Recipe

Winter Cranberry Martini

This delightful cranberry martini will have you humming a holiday tune.

Need a little nudge to get into the festive spirit? This delightful cranberry martini will have you humming a holiday tune or two.

Photographed by Carlene Thomas

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 ounces of gin
  • 1 ounce of cranberry-infused simple syrup
  • 1 ounce of vermouth
  • Fresh cranberries (garnish)
  • Rosemary (garnish)

PREPARATION

Cranberry Simple Syrup Recipe

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup of fresh cranberries

  • 3/4 cup of water

  • 1/3 cup of sugar

PREPARATION

  • Add the cranberry syrup components to a small pot on the stove. Stir.

  • Cover with a lid and cook on medium for approximately 7-10 minutes or until the cranberries “pop.”

  • Mash with a spoon and reduce the heat to low.

  • Cook another 5 minutes until you notice the sides of the mix starting to gel on the pot.

  • Strain by putting through a fine mesh sieve or use a tablespoon to remove only the juice for the cocktail and save the rest for a jam or traditional cranberry sauce.