Holiday Vodka

Transform this staple cocktail alcohol with a Christmas miracle! Or two. I love the idea of putting the cocktail into clear ornaments (click the Inspired by Charm link below to see what I mean) – makes a nice festive twist on the traditional cocktail glasses.

Very Merry Ornamentini

Found on inspiredbycharm.com

Makes 4 martinis


1 cup vodka
1/2 cup orange liqueur
1/2 cup cherry juice
1/4 cup cranberry juice*
1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed with pulp removed
Sugared cranberries (get the recipe here)
Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Using a funnel, pour the mixture into four 3-inch clear glass ornaments that have been rinsed. Replace the topper on each ornament. Add sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig to four martini glasses. Set the ornament in the glass to serve. Before drinking, slowly pour the contents of the ornament onto the cranberries.

Santa Clausmopolitans

Found on delish.com

Makes 4

1 cup vodka
1 1/2 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup triple sec
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
Lime wedge, for rim
White sanding sugar

Run a lime wedge around each glass then dip in sanding sugar. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice. Shake until the cocktail shaker is cold. Divide drinks between rimmed glasses and add cranberries for garnish.