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!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, vanilla liqueur, cranberry juice, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and ground cinnamon.

Step 3

Add the ice cubes to the shaker and secure the lid tightly.

Step 4

Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to ensure the ingredients are well mixed and chilled.

Step 5

Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh cranberries skewered onto a cocktail pick and a twist of orange peel placed on the rim or floating in the drink.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the holiday spirit in every sip!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(447.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	427.1

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 48.7g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 18.9mg	0%
Iron 0.2mg	0%
Potassium 70.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.8%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 99.0%