Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 ounce

vodka (Absolut Mandarin)

0.5 ounce

Grand Marnier

0.5 ounce

sweet-and-sour mix

prepared

0.5 ounce

cranberry juice

0.25 ounce

lime juice

1 drop

grenadine

1 cup

sugar

1 cup

lime juice

fresh

1 cup

lemon juice

fresh

1 cup

water

Step 1
~1 min

Combine vodka, Grand Marnier, sweet-and-sour mix, and cranberry juice in a shaker.

Step 2
~1 min

Add lime juice to the shaker.

Step 3
~1 min

Shake well until chilled.

Step 4
~1 min

Strain into a chilled martini glass.

Step 5
~1 min

Slowly pour a drop of grenadine into the middle of the glass.

Step 6
~1 min

Let the grenadine fall to the bottom to color the stem red.

Step 7
~1 min

Garnish with a lime wheel or lemon twist.

Step 8
~1 min

For the sweet and sour mix: Combine sugar and water until sugar is dissolved.

Step 9
~1 min

Add lemon and lime juices to the sweet and sour mix.

Step 10
~1 min

Refrigerate the sweet and sour mix.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill martini glass before serving for a more refreshing cocktail.

Adjust the amount of sweet-and-sour mix to your taste.

Use fresh juice for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sweet and sour mix can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled in a martini glass.

Pairs well with light appetizers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cheese and Crackers
Fruit Skewers

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Modern variation of a classic cocktail.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
Happy Hour

Popularity Score

75/100