This Black Martini recipe is a fun twist on a cranberry martini but is a dark black color.
This is the perfect cocktail for a Halloween party or get together and a fun twist on the classic cocktail.
Like our other easy Halloween recipes, this cocktail is simple and delicious,
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Why You Love This Recipe
Easy recipe. This delicious cocktail is easy to make and is a fun twist on a classic martini. With its dark color, it makes for a fun holiday or Halloween cocktail.
Tasty. This black martini cocktail recipe makes a rich cocktail with a smooth taste.
Quick. It just takes a couple of minutes to whip up this this Black cocktail.
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Black Martini Ingredients
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- vodka
- cranberry juice
- triple sec
- lime juice
- food coloring
See recipe card for quantities.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker or mixing glass
- martini glass
How to Make a Black Martini
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Step 1 - Add ice to cocktail shaker. Add triple sec.
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Step 2 - Add vodka.
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Step 3 - Add cranberry juice and lime juice
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Step 4 - Add 2 drops of food color and cover and shake.
Serve as is ow with a spider web coaster.
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Substitutions & Variations
- Lemony twist - instead of lime juice, sub lemon juice.
- Dark Mixers- use raspberry liqueur such has Chambord in place of vodka or Marionberry Vodka to achieve the dark color cocktail.
- Black Martini Glass - another alternative is to serve these martinis in these black martini glasses.
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Timesaving and Helpful Tips
- Triple the measurements to make a batch of these cocktails.
- Have plenty of ice ready before making these.
- Use pour spouts on your liquor bottles, they can ensure consistent and speedy pouring.
- Store some martini glasses in the freezer or refrigerator so that they are cold when preparing.
Recipe FAQs
Are there other ways of achieving a dark color other than food coloring?
Yes, you can use black glasses.
Can I use gin instead of vodka for a black martini?
Yes but keep in mind that the taste will change a bit. You can also use a flavored vodka like vanilla or marshmallow.
What can I use to garnish the black martini?
You could use a twist of lemon or orange peel, or even a flavored black sugar rim on the glass using colored sugar. You could also add a spooky cocktail pick.
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📖 Recipe
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Black Martini
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- Black gel food coloring
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add vodka.
- Follow with triple sec, cranberry juice, lime juice,
- Add 2 drops of black gel coloring. Shake well to combine and chill.
- Pour, strained, into a martini glass. Enjoy!
Notes
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Tamara
The food coloring is everything here - wow!
Lyndsey
This sounds very good!