Description
A crisp, festive martini made with vodka, cranberry juice, and apple liqueur. Bright, fruity, and perfect for holiday celebrations or fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Vodka:
2 oz
Sour Apple Schnapps:
1 oz
Cranberry Juice:
2 oz
Triple Sec:
½ oz
Simple Syrup:
½ oz (optional)
Ice Cubes
For Garnish:
Fresh cranberries, Thin apple slice, Lemon twist (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, apple schnapps, cranberry juice, triple sec, and simple syrup if using.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled (15–20 seconds).
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with cranberries or an apple slice.
Notes
- For a sparkling version, top with a splash of prosecco or club soda.
- Use cranberry-apple juice blend for an easy shortcut.
- Make it festive by sugaring the rim with red or gold sanding sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks / Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
