TIP OF THE DAY: Cranberry Martini Taste-Off
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You can make a Cranberry Martini with cranberry liqueur, or you can use cranberry sauce to make a novelty version of the drink.
We adapted this recipe from Cooking Channel mixologists Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark. Why not have a Cranberry Cocktail Challenge at your holiday celebration? Mix up a batch of Cranberry Sauce Cocktails and another of Cranberry Martinis (made with cranberry juice—recipe below) and let the guests choose their favorite. RECIPE: CRANBERRY SAUCE COCKTAIL Ingredients Per Drink 1. COMBINE the cranberry sauce, vodka, lime juice and bitters in a shaker. |
Turn leftover cranberry sauce into a cocktail. Photo courtesy Alie Ward | Georgia Hardstark. |
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2. ADD the ice and shake very vigorously for 45 seconds. Strain into a chilled Martini or coupe glass. 3. GARNISH with a sprig of rosemary. |
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 A classic Cranberry Martini. Photo by Penny Burt | IST. |
RECIPE: CRANBERRY MARTINI At its simplest, the Cranberry Martini, a.k.a. Crantini, is a simple variation of a Cosmopolitan, which combines vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec and lime juice. The simplest Cranberry Martini recipe leaves out the last two ingredients. Whether you like a gin or vodka Martini, there are several ways to approach this cocktail. Ingredients Per Cocktail 1. POUR the first three ingredients into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with 2 ice cubes. Shake for 10 seconds and strain into a chilled Martini glass. 2. FLOAT 3 cranberries for garnish. |
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RECIPE: CRANBERRY LIME MARTINI This citrusy variation showcases the flavor synergies between lime and gin. Ingredients Per Cocktail 1. STIR the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. 2. STRAIN into a chilled Martini glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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