20101230

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.

Updated 12-2017
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20101229

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.

The
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.

Updated 1-2017
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20101228

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.

The
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.

Updated 12-2017
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20101227

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.

The
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.

Updated 12-2020
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20101226

New Year's Martinis - Champagne Fruit Brandy Martini


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

Purchase the recipe card here

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Updated 8-2016

20101224

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.

VOICEOVER VIDEO with Ingredients and Directions:

Updated 12-2021
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