Cranberry Martini
Bright, botanical and beautifully bold, this Cranberry Martini balances tart fruit and herbal depth. It's perfect for festive nights or a pretty drink anytime.
Servings 1 drink
Calories 196kcal
Ingredients
Thyme Syrup
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Cranberry Martini
- 1½ ounce vodka
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- ¼-½ ounce thyme syrup
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- 3 whole fresh cranberries for garnish
- 5 sprigs thyme for garnish
Instructions
Thyme Syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine thyme, sugar, water. Stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Do not let boil.10 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water
- Remove from heat. Let rest for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the thyme, or leave in longer for a stronger flavor.
- Let cool completely. Store in a mason jar for up to 2 weeks.
Cranberry Martini
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add vodka, cranberry juice, thyme syrup, triple sec and lemon juice. Shake well.1½ ounce vodka, 1 ounce cranberry juice, ¼-½ ounce thyme syrup, ½ ounce triple sec, ½ ounce lemon juice
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a few sprigs of thyme.5 sprigs thyme, 3 whole fresh cranberries
Notes
Just before dropping it into your syrup infusion, hold the fresh thyme in one palm and clap your other hand on top of it a few times — what bartenders call “spanking” it (yes, laugh!). This releases essential oils and fragrances from the leaves for a more aromatic syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
