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Sparkling Cranberry Martini

This Sparkling Cranberry Martini was crafted as a part of a sponsored post for Socialstars and Sweet’N Low…..but my obsession with making it AGAIN and AGAIN? All mine!

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sparkling cranberry martiniIt’s Mommy Juice time again and I think this Sparkling Cranberry martini is my best yet! My husband was joking this weekend that I’ve found a hidden talent and should have been a bartender….so stand by for lots more drink recipes. I can’t believe it’s really holiday season already! Thanksgiving is upon us, and then it’s a full blown sprint towards Christmas.  Seasonal drinks, alcoholic or non are my favorites……and this sparkling cranberry martini seemed perfect for christmas parties and thanksgiving dinner.  Not a drink? Leave out the vodka, it’s still delish!sparkling cranberry martini

Sparkling Cranberry Martini:

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Ingredients:

2 -3 jiggers of vodka ( 2 – 3 shots)

12 ounces of cranberry juice

1 jigger of apple juice

3 ounces of club soda

3 packets of Sweet’N Low

ice

Shake and combine using cocktail shaker.

Enjoy!

Serves 2

sparkling cranberry martiniInterested in other cranberry cocktails? Try this Cranberry Apple Old Fashioned!

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    November 24, 2014 at 4:35 am

    I love cranberry!! That sounds really good & it’s perfect for the holiday season!

    Reply
  2. Cynthia @ My Rose Colored Shades says

    November 24, 2014 at 4:38 am

    I am so making this drink for my Christmas party this year! Looks so good. If I use regular sugar, how much should I put in? Thanks for the shout out and have a great week, Carly! ~Cynthia

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    • carly says

      November 24, 2014 at 5:36 am

      Not much, I’d say a teaspoon or two at most!

      Reply
  3. B @ The Sequin Notebook says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:58 am

    I love a cranberry cocktail during the holidays – it’s so festive!

    Reply
  4. Waltz Me To Heaven says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:20 am

    This sounds like a great holiday cocktail! I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  5. Samantha angell says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:21 am

    Sounds like such great drink! I usually stick to beer and wine, but once in awhile will branch out…I’ll have to remember this!

    Reply
  6. Rena McDaniel says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:46 am

    This looks delicious! I am going to pin it to my Pinterest board so I can try it out later! I would try it out now but since it’s 9 am it would probably be frowned upon!

    Reply
  7. Kungphoo says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:31 am

    I think that looks very refreshing and festive. i will try this out for the holidays..

    Reply
  8. Liz Mays says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:42 am

    This is right up my alley completely. I can NOT wait to make one!

    Reply
  9. Erica Brooks says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:20 am

    Looks like a festive drink for the holiday. I think my guests would like it.

    Reply
  10. Joanna Sormunen says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:26 am

    Sounds really delicious! And there are so many amazing posts in the link-up!

    Reply
  11. Fi Ní Neachtáin says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I love anything with cranberry so this is right up my alley. I’ll be making this over the Christmas season.

    Reply
  12. Shaney Vijendranath says

    November 24, 2014 at 11:22 am

    I need one of these now, after a long day at work! Will try this recipe during the holidays.

    Reply
  13. Courtney says

    November 24, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    Omg this drink looks and sounds so yummy!!!!! I want 😉 cheers!

    Reply
  14. Michelle says

    November 24, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    This looks great! I love the fresh cranberries in it !

    Reply
  15. Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    Perfect holiday cocktail! It sounds so refreshing and crisp…I love cranberry.

    Reply
  16. rochkirstin says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Cranberry flavor is not one of my favorites because it reminds me of the medicine’s taste. However, I am told that there’s a lot of health benefits to this berry. The sparking martini seems refreshing as a drink, too.

    Reply
  17. Amanda Love says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    Oh I would love to make this. Cranberry and Martini is calling my name.

    Reply
  18. Franc Ramon says

    November 24, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Funday Monday is an awesome name for a link up. The cranberry martini looks really tasty.

    Reply
  19. Lisa Bristol says

    November 24, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    This looks like a delicious holiday drink. I will have to make it for my holiday party.

    Reply
  20. shari says

    November 24, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    this looks amazing. i may just have found a new drink.

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth O. says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    I need this now! It looks like a delicious drink perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
  22. estherjulee says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    i love drinks with a little bit of fizz. i don’t know if i have much of a talent for mixing drinks myself, but maybe i’ll order one! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Margarita Ibbott says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    What a fun link up. I have a giveaway link up on Fridays

    Reply
  24. Esther says

    November 25, 2014 at 6:07 am

    This looks like a healthy drink to me 🙂 I have a purse post I am doing today. I am going to link up tomorrow. I want to let it Shine!

    Reply
  25. Lynndee says

    November 25, 2014 at 7:23 am

    I haven’t tried martini yet. I am not a drinker. But I would like to try. It looks yummy with those cranberries. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Stephanie Lee says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:06 am

    I would like to try this one.. It looks really good 🙂

    Reply
  27. Ann Bacciaglia says

    November 25, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    I love trying new drink recipes. I will have to try this one for my next get together.

    Reply
  28. April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says

    November 25, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    This looks really tasty! You may have really discovered a new talent!

    Reply
  29. Dhemz Apdian - Dias says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    what a great idea…thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  30. Melissa Vera says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    I could use one of these cranberry martinis right now. Thank you for this recipe, I am always scared to make martinis. But I think i can with this recipe.

    Reply
  31. Danielle says

    November 25, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    I have never had a cranberry martini but it sounds like something I need to try.

    Reply
  32. Krystal's Kitsch says

    November 26, 2014 at 7:22 am

    That looks really refreshing! I don’t like actual cranberries but I like cranberry juice. Weird!

    Reply
  33. Yona Williams says

    November 26, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    I really like cranberry-flavored alcoholic drinks. There is just something about using this fruity flavor that really works well with drinks.

    Reply
  34. Michelle says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    Mmm…this sounds scrumptious! If any hidden talent to discover, bartending would definitely be at the top of my list 🙂 Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  35. cai says

    November 27, 2014 at 5:50 am

    Oh it looks perfect for a ladies happy hour. You can serve it too at Christmas and New Year’s partie, yes?

    Reply
  36. Maggie says

    November 27, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    This looks so refreshing and pretty for the holidays! I love that you can leave the alcohol out and it’s still good!

    Reply
  37. Alysia Casteels says

    November 27, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Mhmm, these look delicious! I’m not a fan of sweet and low so…uh…maybe I’ll just substitute more vodka? 😛
    SourPuss could be good too. Haha your disclaimer was great, btw.

    Reply
  38. John Lopez says

    November 30, 2014 at 12:14 am

    looks yummy, it’s like a wine msybe soon I’ll try this to coming my anniversary with my wife thabks for this kind blog.

    Reply
  39. Gail says

    November 22, 2018 at 11:09 am

    Serving it today, replaced the apple with vodka marinated in pineapple
    Very good
    Thank you

    Reply

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