Mistletoe Martini Cocktail
A festive, sweet-tart martini with vodka, cranberry, elderflower liqueur, and fresh lime—bright and elegant for holiday celebrations.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Martini glass
- Bar spoon
- Small plate
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz elderflower liqueur or gin
- 1 oz cranberry juice unsweetened preferred
- 0.5 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust for sweetness
- Ice cubes for shaking
- Fresh cranberries or lime wheel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill shaker halfway with ice. Add vodka, elderflower liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake hard for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with cranberries or lime wheel.
Notes
Swap elderflower liqueur for gin for a more herbal, dry martini. If using sweetened cranberry juice, reduce simple syrup. Serve immediately, well-chilled.