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

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

  1. Serve on a silver tray at door when your guests arrive.
  2. Serve on a silver tray during party for a toast.
  3. 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 Christmas Cocktail

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

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!

Merry Cran-Cherry Orna-tini Christmas Cocktail

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

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!
3.74 from 15 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Cocktails
Calories 517 kcal

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

Serving: 1CocktailCalories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 0.4gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 74gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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15 Comments

    1. 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

  1. This is such a great idea!! A must try! Thanks Gwyn

    1. 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!

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