Vampire Kiss Martini (Print View)
Vodka and raspberry liqueur blend, finished with a dramatic grenadine-sugar rim for bold, vibrant flavor.
# Components:
→ Grenadine Rim
01 - 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup
02 - 2 tablespoons fine white sugar
→ Martini
03 - 1.5 fluid ounces vodka
04 - 0.75 fluid ounces raspberry liqueur (e.g., Chambord)
05 - 0.75 fluid ounces cranberry juice
06 - 0.5 fluid ounces fresh lemon juice
07 - Ice cubes
→ Garnish
08 - 1 maraschino cherry
# Directions:
01 - Pour grenadine syrup into a shallow dish and white sugar into a separate shallow dish. Dip the rim of a chilled martini glass first into the grenadine, then into the sugar to achieve an even, vivid red coating. Set glass aside.
02 - Add vodka, raspberry liqueur, cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, and ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
03 - Secure lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
04 - Strain the chilled blend into the prepared martini glass.
05 - Place one maraschino cherry in the finished drink for garnish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients for big flavor
- No special equipment outside standard bar tools
- Ready in 10 minutes and looks incredible on the table
- Balances sweet and tart for wide appeal
02 -
- High in crowd appeal for holidays and theme nights
- Vegan and gluten free for most guests
- Single serve makes it easy to scale up or down
03 -
- Chill your martini glass thoroughly in the freezer for at least ten minutes before rimming
- Always use fresh juice for maximum flavor
- If rimming glasses for a group prepare in batches to streamline your party prep and keep things fun behind the bar