Cranberry Martinis

By Ina Garten

Published Nov. 16, 2022

Cranberry Martinis
Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Christine Albano.
Total Time
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ cooling
Rating
4(759)
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For a delicious and festive holiday drink you can make quickly, simply combine the ingredients in advance and shake them up when guests arrive.

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Ingredients

Yield:2 drinks
  • 2tablespoons dried cranberries
  • ¾cup cranberry juice cocktail (I use Ocean Spray)
  • ½cup good vodka, such as Grey Goose
  • ¼cup Triple Sec liqueur
  • 1cup ice
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

328 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 37 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 32 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 10 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the cranberries and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, cover and microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside until completely cool, about 15 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, combine the cranberry juice cocktail, vodka, Triple Sec and ice in a large cocktail shaker, put the lid on and shake for a full 30 seconds. Place a tablespoon of the cranberries in each of 2 martini glasses and pour in the cocktail mixture. Serve ice cold.

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Lisa B

I usually make the same, but with pomegrante. Sub pomegrante juice for cranberry juice cocktail and several of the seeds in the bottom of the glass, skipping the need to rehydrate dried cranberries. Taste for whether it requires a bit of simple syrup (cranberry juice cocktail has quite a bit of sugar) and voila! a lovely, holiday cocktail. A sugared rim makes it extra festive.

SS

Cointreau IS triple sec. Grand Marnier is not and is sweeter. Cointreau is better for cocktails.

Maya

Why not soak the dried cranberries in the liqueur rather than water?

Bruce

Subbed diet cran juice and was still great. Cranberry garnish is a must.

JenniferK

I love the idea of this martini but dislike the idea of high-fructose corn syrup in cranberry 'cocktail.' So, my version of the recipe uses 100% cranberry juice (cheap at Trader Joe's) and Grey Goose as Ina prescribes, then I up the Cointreau by an ounce, so 1/3c, for additional sweetness. The result is absolutely perfect -- tart and refreshing!! How easy is that?

Peta

Making this batched for Ina’s Memoir book club tonight. Adjusted to my liking for 6: 2 1/4 cups pomegranate juice 1 1/2 cups cups vodka 1/2 cup triple sec 1 tbs simple syrup Will shake with ice and pour over rosemary sprig, few pomegranate arils and top with cold sparkling Cremant De Loire

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