Christmastini Christmas Martini
Shake up your holiday celebrations with the Christmastini Christmas Martini, a festive twist on the classic cocktail that's as beautiful as it is delicious. This holiday-inspired martini combines smooth vodka, creamy vanilla liqueur, tart cranberry juice, and a hint of zesty orange liqueur for a balanced and refreshing flavor profile. A touch of ground cinnamon and simple syrup adds subtle warmth and sweetness, making it a perfect cocktail for cozy winter nights. With its sugar-rimmed glass, vibrant cranberry garnish, and a curl of orange peel, this elegant drink is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for your taste buds. Ready in just 10 minutes, the Christmastini is ideal for holiday gatherings or a special Christmas toast. Cheers to a cocktail that embodies the spirit of the season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Vanilla liqueur
- 2 oz Cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz Orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 0.125 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 4 pieces Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- 1 strip Orange peel (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp Sugar (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the martini glass. Pour the sugar onto a small plate. Slightly dampen the rim of the glass with water or cranberry juice, then dip it into the sugar to coat the rim. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, vanilla liqueur, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and ground cinnamon.
Add the ice cubes to the shaker and secure the lid tightly.
Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to ensure the ingredients are well mixed and chilled.
Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish with fresh cranberries skewered onto a cocktail pick and a twist of orange peel placed on the rim or floating in the drink.
Serve immediately and enjoy the holiday spirit in every sip!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 70 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
