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Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini

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A festive cranberry twist on a lemon drop martini recipe, using a homemade cranberry syrup for a bit of sweetness. Light, fruity and festive!

A festive cranberry twist on a lemon drop martini recipe, using a homemade cranberry syrup for a bit of sweetness. Light, fruity and festive! #martini #cranberry #lemon #cocktail

Keeping some fresh cranberries in the house this holiday season might be a lifesaver for you. From delicious cranberry bars that you can make in a hurry and cut up for guests, to this festive and fruity Cranberry Lemon Drop martini. Cranberries will have your belly perfectly content and happy no matter what madness is taking place.

This cocktail is the epitome of simple. A few fresh ingredients is all it takes for you to have it ready for guests or friends that you might be having over for the New Year.

Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini

Start with fresh ingredients – cranberries and lemons.

Here in Phoenix, trees are bursting with fresh lemons in December and January. If you don’t have a lemon tree, chances are that you know someone who does. Many are eager to share their bumper crop of lemons – just ask!

A festive cranberry twist on a lemon drop martini recipe, using a homemade cranberry syrup for a bit of sweetness. Light, fruity and festive! #martini #cranberry #lemon #cocktail

Combine into a good shaker to give the martini a perfect finish with just the right amount of sweetness.

Dress up the rim with a little sugar for a beautiful bonus. Our wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!

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Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini

A festive cranberry twist on a lemon drop martini recipe, using a homemade cranberry syrup for a bit of sweetness. Light, fruity and festive!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry, lemon, lemon drop, martini
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Admin

Ingredients

Simple Syrup:

  • 2 C chopped cranberries
  • 1.5 C water
  • 1 C granulated sugar

Cranberry Lemon Drops:

  • 1 C cranberry simple syrup from above
  • 1 C fresh lemon juice
  • 1 C vodka
  • ice for shaking

Instructions

  • Coarsely chop the cranberries and place in a medium saucepan with water. Simmer the cranberries for 20 minutes.
  • Gently mash the cranberries and strain through cheesecloth or a fine strainer (you should have about 1 cup of juice, add more water if not).
  • Place the juice back in the saucepan with 1 cup of sugar. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Set aside to cool.
  • Fill a shaker halfway with large chunks of ice. Add in 2 oz (1/4 cup) of each the cranberry simple syrup, lemon juice, and vodka.
  • Shake until mixed and chilled well, and pour into a martini glass. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini

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