Cocktail of the month:

Cranberry Martini for the Holidays

Ingredients per Martini:

• 2 ounces vodka or gin
• 1/2 - 1 ounce vermouth (optional)
• 1/2 ounce cranberry liqueur or 2 ounces cranberry juice
• Fresh, frozen or dried cranberries for garnish

Preparation:

• Pour the first three ingredients into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with 2 ice cubes. Shake for 10 seconds and strain into a chilled martini glass.
• Float 3 cranberries for garnish