Merry Cran-Cherry Orna-Tini Cocktail
A Merry Cran-Cherry Orna-Tini Cocktail is a show-stopper for any holiday party and it is make-ahead! …Also great for a party of one. SMILE!
Merry Cran-Cherry Orna-Tini Cocktail
What You Will Love About This Recipe
Out and about Christmas shopping, I ran across a cute box of drink mixers inside a plastic ornament. …Just add the alcohol! What a cute idea for a stocking stuffer!
SPARKLE MOMENT! Create a holiday party drink. Funnel the fun into an ornament. Place the filled ornament in a martini glass for guest pouring. SERVE IT TO SUPER FUN FRIENDS AT MY UPCOMING JINGLE AND MINGLE PARTY. KEEP A FEW IN THE REFRIGERATOR FOR DESERVING HOLIDAY I NEED A BREAK MOMENTS! AND IT IS MAKE-AHEAD!
-gwyn
What is An Orna-Tini & How Does It Taste?
Not only is it pretty to drink, it is a tasty treat served in a Christmas tree ornament placed in a martini glass. It is sweet and slightly tart with a smooth finish, this drink is perfect for sipping. These are sure to get the party started!
Ways To Serve A Merry Cran-Cherry Orna-Tini Cocktail
All Together
- Serve on a silver tray at door when your guests arrive.
- Serve on a silver tray during party for a toast.
- Serve at the beginning or end of a meal for a toast.
At Leisure
Arrange the martini glasses on a bar cart or buffet with garnishes. Place the filled ornaments in a bowl of ice to keep chilled.
Occasions To Serve A Merry Cran-Cherry Orna-Tini Cocktail
- Christmas Party
- Holiday Reception
- Tour of Homes
- Kwanzaa
- Christmas Brunch
- Christmas Book Club
- Neighborhood Holiday Treat Crawl
Merry Cran-Cherry Orna-tini Cocktail
Makes 4
Supplies
- 4 – 2 5/8 inch to 3″ inch clear glass or clear plastic ornaments, rinsed and dried, topper removed,
- funnel
- martini glasses
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 1/2 cup cherry juice
- 3/4 cup grenadine
- 8 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces orange liquor
Garnishes
- sugared cranberries, garnish
- rosemary sprig, garnish
Instructions
Pour the cranberry juice, cherry juice, syrup, and vodka into a pitcher and mix until combined. Using a funnel, carefully pour into each ornament. Replace the topper.
Place each filled ornament upright on a muffin pan and chill in the for two hours or overnight.
Place the filled balls into the martini glasses upright.
Before drinking, slowly pour the contents into a martini glass.
Garnish with sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
YOUR GUESTS ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS!
What is the Best Vodka For this Very Merry Orna-Tini Cocktail?
Of course pick your favorite vodka! If you are having trouble deciding, I recommend Grey Goose or Tito’s which is a Southern favorite.
Merry Cran-Cherry Orna-tini Cocktail
Ingredients
COCKTAIL
- 1 1/2 cup cherry juice
- 1 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 3/4 cup grenadine
- 8 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces Cointreau, orange liqueur
GARNISHES
- sugared cranberries
- rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Pour the cranberry juice, cherry juice, syrup, and vodka into a pitcher and mix until combined. Using a funnel, carefully pour into each ornament. Replace the topper.
- Place each filled ornament upright on a muffin pan and chill in the for two hours or overnight.
- Place the filled cocktails into the martini glasses.
- Before drinking, slowly pour the contents into the martini glass.
- Garnish with sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
Nutrition
PICK A PIN
Oooooo- I like this!
Hi Lilly! SMILING! If you make one please send me a picture of your sparkle spin! I am doing one with red pink and white and taking it right into Valentine’s Day. 🙂 Blessings! Gwyn
This is such a great idea!! A must try! Thanks Gwyn
You bet you sweet thing! I saw the little cocktail mixers in plastic Christmas Ornaments at the Class 6. 🙂 A CUTE STOCKING STUFFER!I MISS YOU!