Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just getting together with friends, this pretty pink, gin cranberry martini is the perfect drink to serve! It’s easy to make and tastes great. Plus, it’s sure to impress your guests because it’s a gorgeous cocktail!
We like to think of this drink as a party cocktail. It’s easy to whip up 4 at a time and serve as a welcome cocktail when guests arrive. Our recipe makes for 4 cocktails. You can cut this in half and make two or one large martini too!
When I invite friends over for dinner, I love welcoming them with a cocktail, and this pretty pink Cranberry and Gin Martini is perfect for that.
It’s a great way to kick off the evening and allows everyone feel relaxed and excited about the food and a good convo ahead!
Also, try my sparkling cranberry martini or my cranberry mule!
Martinis are classic cocktails that have been around since the mid1800s. They’re typically made with gin or vodka, vermouth, and garnish. They are normally pretty heavy on alcohol, but we like to make ours a little lighter and fruitier!
I do like martinis but don’t like them when they’re overly strong. A nice balance of all the ingredients tastes better to me. I’m the one who orders an extra dirty martini with 10 olives!
Cranberry Martini Ingredients
Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice – Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Orange liqueur – Something like Cointreau or Triple Sec. Either one of these orange liqueurs will work. They add a hint of orange flavor and balance to the drink.
Sweetened Cranberry Juice – Use something like Ocean Spray
Gin – Use a good quality gin for this recipe.
Cranberry Martini Recipe Variations
If you want a sweeter martini, add a teaspoon of simple syrup to the mix.
For a stronger drink, increase the amount of gin.
For a less fruity drink, use less cranberry juice.
Switch out the lemon juice for lime juice.
Make it a zero-proof recipe by using a zero-proof gin.
This recipe is for 4 drinks. Cut it in half to make 2 cocktails.
More Delicious Cocktail Recipes
- Christmas Martini
- Apple Martini
- Dirty Martini
- Gingerbread Martini
- Peppermint Martini
- Bee’s Knees Cocktail
- Lemon Drop Cocktail
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Cranberry Martini
Ingredients
- 4 ounces lemon juice
- 3 ounces orange liqueur, Cointreau
- 6 ounces cranberry juice , like Ocean Spray
- 6 ounces gin
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a pitcher and store in the fridge
- Before serving, fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add in as much of the mixture as you can.
- Shake for 20 seconds then strain.
- Add in the rest and repeat.
- This will make four delicious cocktails.
The yummiest drink ever!! LOVED it!
So yummy and so pretty, I love this drink so cute for girls night!