While not exactly a classic holiday drink, this ginger martini ticks all the right boxes when it comes to perfect seasonal sips. Infused with the sweet spiciness of ginger and the tangy brightness of orange, it's an undeniably festive cocktail. And it's also quite versatile, which comes in handy for keeping the table vibrant during the holiday season. Featuring a lively, yet balanced, flavor profile that is simultaneously sweet, spicy, and delightfully smooth, the ginger martini pairs splendidly with all sorts of cuisine. I especially enjoy serving it with Moroccan, Thai, and Vietnamese inspired menus. It is also excellent sipped alongside some takeout of the fancy ramen variety.

Ginger martini garnished with a lime wedge and sitting on a wooden arm rest in front of a Christmas tree.

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Ingredients for the Ginger Martini
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Ingredients for the Ginger Martini

vodka
ginger liqueur
orange liqueur
blanc vermouth
fresh lime juice
ice

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions for the Ginger Martini

Clear liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a cocktail shaker next to a bottle of Ketel One vodka.

Pour the vodka into a cocktail shaker.

Pale yellow liquid in a steel measuring jigger next to a cocktail shaker and a bottle of Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur.

Then add the ginger liqueur.

Clear liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a cocktail shaker next to a bottle of Cointreau.

Next add the orange liqueur.

Clear liquid being poured from a steel measuring jigger into a cocktail shaker next to a bottle of Dolin blanc vermouth.

Then pour in the blanc vermouth.

Finally, add the fresh lime juice.

Ginger martini being poured from a cocktail shaker into a coupe glass.

Toss in some ice, shake vigorously, and then strain into a martini or coupe glass.

Ginger martini in a coupe glass garnished with a lime wedge.

Garnish with a thin slice of lime and serve immediately.

Hint: A delicate curl of crystallized ginger would also make a lovely garnish for this ginger martini.

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Ginger Martini

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, French

Keyword cocktail, easy, festive

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 1 drink

Equipment

cocktail shaker

Ingredients

1½ ounces vodka
1 ounce ginger liqueur (such as Domaine de Canton)
½ ounce orange liqueur (either Cointreau or Grand Mariner)
½ ounce blanc vermouth
½ ounce fresh lime juice

Instructions

Add the vodka, ginger liqueur, orange liqueur, blanc vermouth, and fresh lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
Toss in some ice and shake vigorously.
Strain into your favorite martini or coupe glass and garnish with a thin slice of lime. Serve immediately.