Mistletoe Martini | The Kissing Cocktail

This mistletoe martini recipe is a delight. Not only is it different from your average martini, it’s also simple and delicious. The combination of cherry brandy with the sweet and sour flavors gives this martini a special taste that continues to satisfy with each sip.

There are so many variations of the mistletoe martini on the internet!  That is the case with many cocktails.  You can find so many variations, it will make you wonder which one came first.  But that is the best thing about cooking and cocktail making: variation.

Even though you have recipes to follow for food and cocktails, there is always room for you to experiment. You get to choose if you want to alter anything in a recipe.

I tend to like my cocktails less sweet than the average person, so if it calls for a sweet and sour mix, I always go for a 1:2 ratio. But, that may not be what you like, so you can add more sweetener if it matches your taste.

All that I ask is that you first try this mistletoe martini as written, and then add more sweetener if you prefer.

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Helpful tips

• When choosing limes:
  • Always smell to make sure they still have a scent; that means they’re fresh.
  • Pick them as green as you can and bypass the yellowish ones.
  • Pick the heavy ones because heavier means juicier.
• I use raspberries as a garnish in this martini but you may also use cranberries
• This cocktail can be made with mid range vodka but for martinis, I always prefer a premium brand, like Grey Goose.
• People always ask me where I got the martini glasses featured in these photos. They’re both from Crate & Barrel.  They are such pretty glasses and fun to serve cocktails in.

How to make the mistletoe martini

Get two martini glasses, a measuring glass and a cocktail shaker and fill the shaker halfway with ice.

After measuring out the ingredients, add them to the shaker.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – cherry brandy, vodka, lime and simple syrup.

Step two

Measure 4 ounces vodka. (A)

Step three

Measure 2 ounces cherry brandy. (B)

Step four

Measure 2 ounces lime juice (C)

Step five

Measure 1 ounce simple syrup (D)

Step six

Cap shaker and vigorously shake for 30 seconds.

Step seven

Strain contents equally between the two martini glasses.

Step eight

Spear eight raspberries on two martini picks and get two sprigs of rosemary.

Step nine

Place one raspberry spear and a sprig of rosemary in each cocktail

And now the vertical view.

All that is left is to sip this delicious drink.

I hope you enjoyed this mistletoe martini recipe.

Other popular martini cocktail recipes

• Vodka Dirty Martini
• Cucumber Mint Martini
• Chocolate Martini
• Lemon Drop Martini

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

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