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.

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.

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How to make the mistletoe martini

Get two martini glasses, 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

Let’s get our eyes a little closer to this delicious mistletoe martini.

And now the vertical view.

All that is left is to sip this delicious drink.

Other popular martini cocktail recipes

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

I hope you enjoyed this mistletoe martini recipe.

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

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Mistletoe Martini

This is a wonderful mix of ingredients that makes a delicious and festive cocktail!

5 from 7 votes

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: holiday cocktail, martini, mistletoe martini

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2 Cocktails

Calories: 245kcal

Author: Elaine Benoit

Ingredients

• 4 ounces vodka (I use Grey Goose)
• 2 ounces cherry brandy
• 2 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 ounce simple syrup (or more to your taste)

Garnish

• 6 raspberries (fresh)
• 2 sprigs rosemary (fresh)

Instructions

• Spear 4 raspberries on each martini pick and set aside 2 rosemary sprigs
• Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice
• Add vodka, cherry brandy, lime juice and simple syrup
• Cap shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds
• Strain and divide between the two glasses
• Add a spear of raspberries and a sprig of rosemary to each glass
• Sip
• Smile
• Enjoy

Equipment

cocktail shaker

measuring glass

martini glasses

martini picks

Notes

Tips on making the Mistletoe Martini:

• 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 33mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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