Description
A romantic and refreshing cocktail blending vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and elderflower liqueur, perfect for special evenings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka (e.g., Tito’s or Absolut)
- 1 oz 100% pure cranberry juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur (e.g., St-Germain)
- 0.25 oz simple syrup (optional)
- 3 fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- 1 lime wheel or twist (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz vodka, 1 oz cranberry juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur, and 0.25 oz simple syrup if desired.
- Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels icy cold.
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass using a fine mesh strainer.
- Garnish by skewering 3 fresh cranberries on a cocktail pick and resting it across the rim, then add a lime wheel or twist.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for best brightness. Adjust sweetness by varying simple syrup amount. Chill glass beforehand to keep cocktail crisp. Avoid over-shaking to prevent dilution. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute vodka and elderflower liqueur with botanical sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
Keywords: Cupid's Arrow Martini, romantic cocktail, vodka cocktail, cranberry martini, elderflower liqueur, Valentine's Day drink, easy martini recipe