How to Make a Crantini

Crantini is a refreshing cocktail best suited for entertaining guests and goes very well with a Thanksgiving meal. It is quite popular because most people find it remarkably relaxing after a hard day's work. Though there are several variations to the basic recipe, a Crantini, also known as a Cranberry Martini, can be made quickly (within two minutes) with only a few ingredients, easily available in most households.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ice cubes
• Cranberry juice
• Vodka
• Lemon slices
• Cocktail shaker
• Martini glass
• 2 fl. oz. vodka
• 4 oz. ice cubes
• Martini shaker or Cocktail shaker
• 3 fl. oz. cranberry juice
• A slice of lemon for garnishing
• Martini glass

1. Fill up a Martini or cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

2. Pour cranberry juice and vodka over ice.

3. Shake and strain it into a Martini glass.

4. Garnish with a lemon slice before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a splash of orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Grand Mariner for variations
• Just before serving, add 4 fl. oz. lemon-lime soda, stir and serve.
• Garnish with a few cranberries soaked in vodka.

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