Wet the rim of a martini glass with cranberry juice or a lime wedge.

Place rimming sugar in a shallow dish.

Dip the wet rim of the glass into the sugar to coat it evenly.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

Pour in 1 oz of orange flavored liquor (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec).

Add 2 oz of cherry vodka to the shaker.

Pour in 1 oz of cranberry juice.

Close the shaker tightly and shake well until chilled.

Strain the cocktail into the prepared rimmed martini glass.

Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding a little more cranberry juice if desired.

For a stronger drink, add another ounce of cherry vodka.

Cran-cherry juice can be used for an even more intense cherry flavor.