The Cranberry Bliss Martini

This cocktail, The Lit Reindeer, is a delightful blend of flavors, combining the classic Martini with the refreshing twist of a Cape Codder. Utilizing leftover cranberry sauce, this cocktail offers a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy notes, heightened by the aromatic essence of rosemary.

The Cranberry Bliss Martini

A delightful cocktail that combines the flavors of a Martini with a Cape Codder, using leftover cranberry sauce for a sweet and tangy twist.

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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Homemade Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 2 oz Vodka or Cranberry Vodka
  • 0.50 oz Simple Syrup (optional if your cranberry sauce is not sweet to your liking)
  • 1 Rosemary Sprig

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine the cranberry sauce, lime juice, vodka, and simple syrup.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice up to the liquid line.
  3. Shake vigorously for about a minute.
  4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass or martini glass without ice.
  5. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.