Festive Ginger Cranberry Martini
This delightful cranberry martini is a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations. The combination of vodka and cranberry juice, infused with ginger simple syrup, gives this cocktail a delightful twist that will surely get you into the Christmas spirit. Garnish with fresh or frozen cranberries and a lime twist for an extra festive touch!
Festive Ginger Cranberry Martini
A delightful cranberry martini with vodka, cranberry juice, and a hint of ginger, perfect for spreading holiday cheer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced peeled ginger
- 3 oz unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1 oz ginger simple syrup
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz dry (white) vermouth
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Fresh or frozen cranberries, for garnish
- Lime twist, for garnish
Instructions
- For the ginger simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and water. Once simmering, stir well to dissolve the sugar, then add the ginger. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
- Cover the saucepan, remove from the heat and let it sit for 45 minutes.
- Strain out the ginger and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate the syrup for up to 1 week.
- For the martini: In a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice, combine the cranberry juice, ginger simple syrup, vodka, vermouth, and lime juice.
- Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a martini glass and garnish with a few fresh or frozen cranberries and a lime twist.