Description
A classic cocktail recipe for the quintessiential 90’s libation. Vodka, Grand Marnier, and cranberry juice cocktail make for a martini recipe that is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. With a hefty amount of vodka, this pink beauty isn’t just for girl’s night out anymore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Mandarin Orange vodka
- 1 tablespoon vanilla or whipped cream vodka, optional
- 1 ounce Grand Marnier
- 1 ounce cranberry juice cocktail
- ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
- Lime or Orange twist, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the vodkas, Grand Marnier, cranberry juice, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove a slice of lime or orange zest. Over the glass, twist the rind to release some of the essential oils into the bottom of the glass.
- Use the same piece of rind to rim the edge of the glass.
- Strain the cocktail through a strainer into the prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime or orange twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1