Cranberry Martini

This cranberry martini recipe stands out for two reasons: cranberry-infused vodka and cranberry horseradish. The cranberry-infused vodka adds a deep, rich berry flavor that elevates the drink, while the cranberry horseradish introduces a subtle, spicy kick that perfectly balances the sweetness. These unique ingredients come together to create a distinctive and memorable cocktail.

I love the taste of cranberries. So much so that I would eat a cranberry muffin before I ate a muffin with chocolate in it, which is mind boggling if you knew me.

But what really makes me love this cranberry cocktail is that it has cranberry horseradish from the Silver Spring in it. O . . . M . . . G. It has been my most loved horseradish and sometimes I eat it with a spoon.

It’s deliciously tart and so creamy that it’s the perfect pairing for this cocktail.

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Helpful tips

• I buy bags of cranberries around the holidays and freeze them, so I can make things like muffins and cranberry vodka. If it’s off season, you can buy cranberry vodka from a store, but homemade is so much better, even if the cranberries were frozen.
• There isn’t any cranberry juice in this cocktail because of the tasty cranberry vodka, and the real cranberry flavor in the horseradish which is somewhat sweet.
• You can get cranberry horseradish from the Silver Spring website. If you like cranberries, you won’t regret it.
• For garnish, take two martini picks and place 3 to 4 frozen cranberries on each one.
• If you don’t have frozen cranberries, you can garnish it with a rosemary sprig
• Horseradish has a tendency to sink to the bottom of the cocktail glass. Just use a stirrer to mix it around. I usually use my garnish and martini pick as a stirrer.
• Since this is a version of the classic martini, I use dry vermouth. Some people like me to make this as a cosmo with an orange liqueur like Cointreau or triple sec, and a splash of cranberry juice cocktail. But I prefer it this way.

How to make a cranberry martini

Pre-step

Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass and two martini glasses.

Get two martini picks, place 3 to 4 frozen cranberries on each one, and set aside for the garnish.

After measuring out the ingredients, pour into the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – cranberry horseradish, cranberry vodka, and dry vermouth. (A)

Step two

Measure out 4 ounces of cranberry vodka. (B)

Step three

Measure out 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth. (C)

Step four

Measure 1 ounce of cranberry horseradish. (D)

Step five

Place the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Divide, pour, and strain the martini between the two glasses.

Place the picks of cranberry garnish in each glass.

You can see the horseradish floating. Yum.

Isn’t this a gorgeous cocktail and coupe glass?

I hope you enjoyed this cranberry martini recipe. It’s so delicious!

Other recipes using cranberries

• Infused bourbon
• Bourbon cocktail
• Cosmo

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish.

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