December 14, 2005

Holiday Cheer: Cocktails: Cranberry Martinis

Cranberry Martinis

Ingredients:

Ice cubes
1 cup vodka
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup cranberry juice
8 cranberries, frozen
4 lemon zest twists

Directions

Put 4 martini glasses in the freezer to chill for at least 30 minutes.

Just before serving, fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice. Pour in the vodka, vermouth and cranberry juice. Cover with the lid and shake vigorously up and down for about 10 seconds. Strain into the chilled glasses, dividing evenly. Garnish each glass with 2 frozen cranberries and a lemon twist. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Posted by Ithildin at December 14, 2005 11:32 AM | PROCURE FINE OLD WORLD ABSINTHE