Cranberry Martini

Makes 4 cocktails

This is like a sophisticated cosmo and the color screams Christmas. Vermouth is not actually a spirit, so remember to refrigerate it and use it within a month once it is opened

ingredients

Ice cubes
1 cup vodka
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup cranberry juice
8 cranberries, frozen
4 lemon zest twists

directions

1
Put 4 martini glasses in the freezer to chill for at least 30 minutes.
2
Just before serving, fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice.
3
Pour in the vodka, vermouth and cranberry juice.
4
Cover with the lid and shake vigorously up and down for about 10 seconds.
5
Strain into the chilled glasses, dividing evenly. Garnish each glass with 2 frozen cranberries and a lemon twist. Serve immediately.