"Need a signature drink for the holidays? This Christmas martini is sweet tart, drinkable and festive! For years the Poinsettia was my go-to for the holidays, but here's another I like just as much. I've made dozens of holiday drinks over the years and I've found this festive martini is the perfect fit for entertaining. It's easy to mix up and the color is so bright from the red cranberry juice. Add a cute garnish and you're in business!"
"Unsweetened Cranberry Juice is the star here. Look for 100% cranberry juice without added sugars or high-fructose corn syrup. I use it in all my cranberry cocktails because I find it has a brighter color and more pure flavor than sweetened versions. Cointreau is the orange liqueur. It's higher quality than Triple Sec with a more balanced citrus flavor, but you can also use Triple Sec or even Grand Marnier if you have it."
A Christmas martini is a sweet-tart, festive cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, fresh lemon juice, and a sweetener such as simple or maple syrup. Unsweetened 100% cranberry juice provides bright color and a pure tart flavor. Cointreau offers balanced orange notes, with Triple Sec or Grand Marnier as substitutes. Fresh lemon juice is essential for brightness. Simple syrup smooths tartness while maple syrup adds holiday depth without tasting strongly of maple. The drink is quick to make in a shaker, serves well in martini glasses, can be scaled for batches, and benefits from a festive garnish.
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