SPARKLING PEAR MARTINI

 

This is among my top searched cocktails. If you're a pear fan this martini is a great way to ring in the New Year. Pear is a wonderful winter fruit for a holiday cocktail and blends well with sparkling wines.

If you want something a little less high octane leave out the brandy and use a highball or Collins glass then top off with club soda or sparkling pear juice.

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Sparkling
PEAR MARTINI

INGREDIENTS
1 Oz. Pear Brandy
1/2 Oz. Pear Juice
Chilled Champagne

Garnish: Sugar Rim, Pear Slice

Glass: Champagne Flute

DIRECTIONS
Rim the glass with sugar then chill the glass in the freezer.
Add the pear brandy and pear juice to the chilled flute, then top off with Champagne.
Garnish with pear slice and serve.

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SPARKLING POMEGRANATE MARTINI

Thanks to Oprah, the Pomegranate Martini became one of the hottest cocktails around a few years back.  Pomegranate is still a popular flavor profile and it's also healthy because it's rich in antioxidants.

With my Sparkling Pomegranate Martini  I've used pomegranate vodka instead of citrus vodka and replaced the sparkling water with Champagne for New Year's, giving the martini a much deeper pomegranate flavor and a touch more sweetness.

The Sparkling POMEGRANATE MARTINI
INGREDIENTS

2 Oz. Chilled Champagne

1 Oz. Pomegranate Vodka

1 Oz. Pomegranate Juice

Garnish: Sugar Rim, Pomegranate Seeds

Glass: Cocktail (Martini) or Flute

DIRECTIONS

Rim glass with sugar then chill glass in freezer.

Rim the glass with sugar then chill the glass in the freezer.

Add the pomegranate vodka and pomegranate juice to the chilled flute, then top off with Champagne.

Drop in the pomegranate seeds and serve.

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SPARKLING NEW YEARS BLUES MARTINI COCKTAIL

Whether you're feeling blue about the end of the year or just like blue cocktails this New Year's Blues Sparkling Martini will perk you up and pop some color into the New Year.

Add in the lovely antioxidants from the blueberries and you have a healthy way to ring in the new year.

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SPARKLING

NEW YEARS BLUES

MARTINI

INGREDIENTS

1/2 Oz. Cointreau

1 Oz. Fresh Blueberry Juice, Chilled

Chilled Champagne

Garnish: Sugar Rim, Orange Wheel, Fresh Blueberries

Glass: Champagne Flute or Martini

DIRECTIONS

Rim the glass with sugar then chill the glass in the freezer.

Add the Cointreau and blueberry juice to the chilled flute, then top off with chilled Champagne.

Garnish with fresh blueberries and an orange wheel then serve.

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Sparkling Raspberry Resolution Champagne Martini

The Raspberry Resolution Martini is variation on the a classic Kir Royale, a cocktail that is a combination of Creme de Cassis and Champagne, but I added a bit of raspberry to the mix with a splash of Chambord.

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SPARKLING

RASPBERRY RESOLUTION

MARTINI

INGREDIENTS

1/2 Oz. Creme De Cassis

1/2 Oz. Chambord

Chilled Champagne

Garnish: Sugar Rim, Fresh Raspberries, Lemon Twist

Glass: Champagne Flute or Martini Glass

DIRECTIONS

Rim the glass with sugar then chill the glass in the freezer.

Add the Creme de Cassis and Chambord to the chilled flute, then top off with chilled Champagne.

Garnish with fresh raspberries, add a twist of lemon and serve.

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SPARKLING TANGERINE MIMOSA

This is a twist on the classic Mimosa cocktail of Champagne and orange juice, the addition of Cointreau and a bit of blood orange honey pumps up the mimosa to the next level. I use tangerine juice instead of orange juice because tangerines tend to be sweeter and less tart than most varieties of oranges.

If I can get my hands on enough ripe tangerines I will make this with fresh tangerine juice but you can use frozen or bottled juice.

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SPARKLING

TANGERINE

MIMOSA

INGREDIENTS
2 Oz. Tangerine Juice
1 Oz. Cointreau
1 Tsp. Blood Orange Honey Syrup*
Chilled Champagne

Garnish: Sugar Rim, Tangerine Slice

Glass: Champagne Flute

DIRECTIONS
*Mix 1 Teaspoon of Honey Ridge Farms Honey Creme Blood Orange with 1 teaspoon of hot water and stir until mixed.
Rim the glass with sugar then chill the glass in the freezer.
Add the blood orange syrup, tangerine juice and Cointreau to the chilled flute, then top off with chilled Champagne.
Garnish with a tangerine segment and serve.

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New Year's Martinis - Champagne Fruit Brandy Martini

The Bubbling Fruit Brandy Martini is simply a mix of Champagne with your favorite fruit brandy.

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The CANDY CANE MARTINI, a Christmas Cocktail

 The CANDY CANE MARTINI
INGREDIENTS 2 Oz. Vodka 1 Oz. Peppermint Schnapps
Garnish: Candy Cane
DIRECTIONS Chill your cocktail glass. Shake vodka and peppermint schnapps in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into the chilled glass. Add the candy cane and enjoy.
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WINTER SNOWFLAKE MARTINI - Christmas Martini

  The Amaretto and Chocolate WINTER SNOWFLAKE MARTINI RECIPE has moved here.

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PEPPERMINT PATTY MARTINI Chocolate Mint Cocktail

If you love York Peppermint Patty chocolate-covered mint candies you'll love this drink. 'Get The Sensation' . . . and bit of a buzz!

The PEPPERMINT PATTY MARTINI
INGREDIENTS 1 Oz Godiva Chocolate Liqueur 1/2 Oz Peppermint Schnapps 1/2 Oz Woodford Reserve Rye Whiskey 1/2 Oz Light Cream 3 Dashes Woodford Reserve® Chocolate Bitters
Garnish: Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and Dark Cocoa Rim,1 Peppermint Patty Candy
DIRECTIONS Shake ingredients in an ice filled shaker until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish and enjoy.
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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - Winter Apple Mint Martini

 

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White Christmas Martini - Chocolate Eggnog!

 The WHITE CHRISTMAS MARTINI RECIPE has moved here.
Chocolate Eggnog and booze? Oh, yeah, here's a great way to make your holiday eggnog even better.   Updated 12-2017  PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

CHRISTMAS MARTINIS

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - Snowball Martini

The SNOWBALL MARTINI RECIPE has moved here.
  Nothing quite says Christmas Cheer like chocolate and peppermint and the Snowball Martini has both in abundance!   Updated Nov. 2015

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - Santa's Cookies and Milk Martini

SANTA'S COOKIES and MILK MARTINI
This delicious chocolate martini is guaranteed to pump up the jolly in everyone and you can't beat the Oreo cookie rimming mixture.
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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - Rudolf's Reindeer Martini

RUDOLF'S REINDEER MARTINI  
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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - Mulled Cider Martini

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - The MistleTini!

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - Merry Mocha Martini!

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - The Merry Cherry MistleTini!

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - Jolly Santa Martinis!

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - The Jingle Bell Martini

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - The Holly Berry Martini

The Holly Berry Martini

 

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - The HO HO HO Martini!

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - The Happy Elf Martini

Recipe for The Happy Elf Martini can now be found here.
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The MERRY MARTINI Mixology Book 24 Holiday Martinis to Make Your Holiday Happy Hour full of Cocktail Jolly:  all for only $14.95 plus shipping

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GINGERBREAD MAN MARTINI

 

  The Gingerbread Man Martini   Purchase the GINGERBREAD MAN MARTINI RECIPE CARD Here   You can't get more Christmas-y than Gingerbread and here's my favorite way to enjoy that - in a cocktail.  I love Gingerbread so much I've done several versions of it in cocktails, including a non-alcoholic, virgin version and Gingerbread Liqueur.  Check them out:   GINGERBREAD COCKTAILS, MOCKTAIL & LIQUEUR   Need a great hostess gift, stocking stuffer or gift? Check out MY NEW MARTINI BOOK:
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The Classic EGGNOG MARTINI

  The EGGNOG MARTINI
INGREDIENTS 3 Oz. Prepared Eggnog 1 Oz. Dark Rum
Garnish: Nutmeg, Cinnamon Stick
Tools: Cocktail Shaker
Glass: Cocktail (Martini) or Punch Cup
DIRECTIONS Chill glass in freezer. Shake ingredients in an ice filled cocktail shaker. Strain into your chilled glass or cup. Dust with freshly ground nutmeg, add cinnamon stick and serve.
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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - Cranapple Martini

 THE 24 MARTINIS OF CHRISTMAS: The Fourth Martini of Christmas:The Christmas Cranapple Martini

 On the first day of Christmas my true love made for mea Lemon Angel's Kiss Martini!On the second day of Christmas my true love made for metwo Chocolate Merri-Mint Martinis!On the third day of Christmas my true love made for methree Christmas Cosmo Martinis! 

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love made for me four Christmas Cranapple Martinis!   Need a great hostess gift, stocking stuffer or gift?Check out MY NEW MARTINI BOOK:
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THE MERRY MARTINI MIXOLOGY BOOK: My Christmas Martini Book is Published!

 

I'm proud to announce the release of my first martini recipe book:

TheMERRYMARTINIMixology Book  (Check It Out Now)  A Holiday Happy Hour of 24 Unique & Colorful CHRISTMAS MARTINI RECIPES with Merry Martini Making Tips & Tricks along with Christmas Trivia, Quotes & Fun.

Full Color throughout and illustrated in joyful style by Pop Art Diva, every recipe page gives you the ingredients, tools and directions to a perfect Christmas cocktail.  Each facing page has a Merry Martini Making Tip as well as holiday trivia and interesting tidbits relating to each martini.

THE MERRY MARTINI MIXOLOGY BOOK
is:

Twenty four merry drinks
and jolly high jinks
that brighten the way
to a fun holiday!

Packed with good taste and laughs,
this book will add class
and some sassy libations
to all celebrations!

Why serve up dull eggnogwhen you can wow them with fun grog?
No need to grinch, you can give as a gift
and share the fun for a holiday lift!

Now, don't wait or delay
please buy it today
and start doing cocktails
The Martini Diva way!
FOR YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL ENJOYMENTOR TO GIVE THE GIFT OF HOLIDAY HAPPY HOURS: BUY THE MERRY MARTINI MIXOLOGY BOOK NOW  Looking for Today's Christmas Martini?The Christmas CosmoTweet
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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - The Christmas Cosmo!

  The CHRISTMAS COSMO RECIPE has moved here.  

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - A Chocolate Mint Martini

THE 24 MARTINIS OF CHRISTMAS:The Second Martini of Christmas:The Chocolate Merri-Mint Martini

On the first day of Christmas my true love made for mea Lemon Angel's Kiss Martini!

On the second day of Christmas my true love made for metwo Chocolate Merri-Mint Martinis! 

 The MERRYMARTINIMixology Bookwill be available this week - preview it here:

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CHRISTMAS MARTINIS - A Lemon Angel's Kiss Martini

  The Limoncello, Pomegranate and Red Grapefruit ANGEL'S KISS MARTINI has moved here.   It's the most wonderful time of the year again and starting today I will be posting one martini recipe for every day leading up to Christmas!
Today is the Angel's Kiss Martini inspired by my first bottle of home made Limoncello liqueur.  Paired with pomegranate and grapefruit juices this is a martini with some zing from the tart fruits which are balanced by the sweetness of the Limocello, the simple syrup and the sugar rim.
This is a perfect pick-me-up martini to enjoy after the long days of super sales and holiday shopping you're enduring to bring Christmas to your friends and family! It's like getting an angel kiss for all the hard work!
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The Official TURKEY DAY THANKSGIVING Cocktail

  Don't freak out - I didn't stuff a turkey in a martini glass! I tried, it just wouldn't fit, so I did the next best thing ....   Since I first started creating cocktail recipes I wanted to create a martini inspired by a traditional Thanksgiving dinner but all I could conjure up in my head was a glass of turkey gravy garnished with a twist of browned turkey skin.  I'd shudder and go back to the Thanksgiving dessert table for my holiday inspiration.

Then, when I was making bone broth from my turkey carcass last Thanksgiving suddenly a light bulb went on over my head.  I could make a Bullshot using turkey broth instead of beef and put Thanksgiving dinner on the cocktail pick!

What's a BULLSHOT?
A Bullshot is a cocktail made with beef broth and vodka, it was a popular drink at brunch back in the days of the fern bars.  I hadn't thought of a Bullshot in years, they went out of fashion about the time the fern bars disappeared, but once the memory floated up to my conscious brain I realized it would be a great inspiration for my "turkey" martini.  Instead of a gravy martini I could do a broth martini!

I used bacon vodka in place of the plain vodka called for in a classic Bullshot, made a poultry seasoning rim instead of adding celery salt and replaced the beef bouillon with low salt turkey (or chicken) bone broth, BUT the whole key to this savory thanksgiving meal martini is the garnish.    I've included all the classic flavors from a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on the cocktail pick. A couple bites of turkey, a couple of croutons as the dressing, a couple of cranberries and a bite of yam.  Then I added the pickled green bean to represent the ever popular green bean casserole!  Place the loaded cocktail across the rim of your glass so the croutons don't get soggy and when you drink it you can swirl the garnished pick in your drink.   The Official TURKEY DAY COCKTAIL Recipe
INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 Oz. Bacon Vodka 2 Oz. Hot or Chilled Chicken Broth (or Bouillon) 1/4 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce   Rim Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Kosher Salt and 1 Tsp. Poultry Seasoning   Garnish: Cooked Turkey, Pickled Green Bean, Baked Yam, Dried Cranberries, Croutons on a cocktail pick.
DIRECTIONS Rim your chosen glass or mug. CHILLED: Add ingredients to an ice filled cocktail shaker and shake until chilled. Strain into your glass, garnish and serve. HOT: Add the bacon vodka and Worcestershire Sauce to your mug then pour in the hot bone broth. Garnish and serve.
When you finish your Turkey Day Dinner Cocktail, you can slide right into the Pumpkin Cocktails for dessert.
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THANKSGIVING MARTINIS - Pumpkin Martini

After 12 years of creating original cocktail recipes I had to do a little housekeeping so... the recipe for this pumpkin cocktail has found a new home below:   PUMPKIN CREAM MARTINI
  This is another version of my popular Pumpkin Pie Martini.   This pumpkin martini uses Bols Pumpkin Liqueur and rum instead of Hiram Walker's Pumpkin Spice liqueur and vodka and it has a slightly nuttier flavor from the use of the Frangelico.
Which one is better? That depends, comparing the two is like comparing family recipes for pumpkin pie, it all comes down to personal taste and what you're familiar with.  Try them both out and play with the spice blends to customize to your tastes - my Pumpkin Pie Martini tastes just like my Mom's pumpkin pie!  You can also try out the Pumpkin Eggnog Martini.   Can't find any of these Pumpkin Liqueurs?? Make your own: My Recipe for Quick Pumpkin Liqueur   Updated 10-2017 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY  

GINGERBREAD MOCKTAIL RECIPE

This GINGERBREAD MARTINI is in my top two personal favorite Holiday martinis (you'll note it's on a Christmas Recipe Card Design) and it's up in my top ten favorite martinis of all time.  Why? Because it was inspired by my very favorite cookie in the world, my Mom's Gingersnap Cookies.   If you want you can add a dollop of whipped cream on top, float your little gingerbread cookie on that and then sprinkle on your spices.
GINGERBREAD MOCKTAIL for those who don't drink alcohol   3 Oz. Half & Half
1 Tbsp. Dark Molasses 1 Tbsp. Gingerbread Flavored Coffee Mate 1 Tsp. Vanilla Flavoring 1/4 Tsp. Each of Cinnamon, Ginger and Clove
Follow the same instructions for the gingerbread cookie garnish and chilling your glass.  Dissolve the molasses and the Coffee Mate in your half & half before adding to your martini shaker, you want to make sure they get fully incorporated into the half & half - especially the thick molasses.  I did this in a clear glass so I could check the bottom to see if any of the molasses is still settling there.  Then fill your martini shaker with ice, pour in the molasses-Coffee Mate-half & half mixture as well as the remaining ingredients and shake vigorously until fully blended and chilled and serve.   I played with this one day at a friend's house when I spied their Gingerbread Coffee Mate on the counter and it isn't bad, though, personally,  I'm sticking with the alcoholic version -  but you figured that out didn't you?    MY GINGERBREAD COCKTAILS   Updated 8-2016     Tweet
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THANKSGIVING MARTINIS - Pumpkin Eggnog Martini

 After 12 years of creating cocktail recipes things got a little messy and I had to do some housekeeping so ..
The recipe for the Pumpkin Eggnog Martini is now living happily at it's new home here: PUMPKIN EGGNOG MARTINI RECIPE  

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THANKSGIVING MARTINIS- Fall Apple Martini with Jack Daniels!

Updated November 2015

The recipe for my delicious Apple Jack Martini has moved over to my new cocktail database below:

FALL APPLE JACK MARTINI

One of the best holiday cocktail combinations is whiskey and apple, especially for Thanksgiving.  Apples are a fall fruit that blend wonderfully with the smokiness of a premium whiskey and that combination gets a little kick from the sour apple pucker.

When it comes to whiskey I am a Jack Daniel's fan.  I've been using it for years in my cooking, especially in my whiskey sauce for my Saucy Bread Pudding and in my Tipsy Baked Black Beans.  Their distillation method gives the whiskey a wonderful smoky taste that complements a lot of recipes.  (Here's some interesting Jack Daniel's trivia:  Jack Daniel's home county of Moore in Lynchburg, Tennessess is a dry county!)

The Fall Apple Jack Martini goes great with my Tipsy Baked Black Beans - turn them into a bean dip and serve with some tortilla chips and a nice shaker full of Fall Apple Jack Martinis! Then serve up my bread pudding with a Jack Daniels whiskey sauce and you've got a perfect al fresco meal for cold fall weather, a tail gate party and the Thanksgiving season!

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CRANBERRY LIQUEUR RECIPE & A Cranberry Pomegranate Martini Recipe

THE THANKSGIVING
CRANBERRY POMEGRANATINI RECIPE

I made some home made Cranberry Liqueur and had to try it out with a new Thanksgiving martini recipe.  I wanted something that tasted like my cranberry relish that I serve for the holiday and I always add orange zest and a little dash of Grenadine (a pomegranate syrup) and some fresh pomegranate seeds to my cranberries for a more unique cranberry dish.

I never like to serve something that's just like everybody else and the pomegranates change up a typical cranberry relish - plus I like pomegranates more than cranberries!

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