Very Merry Ornamentini (Christmas Ornament Cocktail)

ByMichael Wurm Jr. Thursday, December 8, 2016Saturday, March 4, 2023

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If you’re looking for the merriest of martinis you need this Very Merry Ornamentini. It’s the ultimate Christmas cocktail served in an ornament. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

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1 Ornamentini Christmas Cocktail

2 Want more Christmas cocktails? Try these:

3 Shop Clear Class Ornaments

4 Recipe Notes:

5 Very Merry Ornamentini

Ornamentini Christmas Cocktail

I was recently brainstorming new holiday cocktail recipes. When I stumbled upon some clear glass ornaments a few days ago, it hit me. Why not make a holiday martini, but serve it in a glass ornament!?

I loved the idea, but wondered if had been done before. After a quick Google and Pinterest search, I was thrilled to see it hadn’t been tackled. (I created this idea back in 2016. It’s not 2022 and there are hundreds of these. I still like to credit myself as the originator.)

Following some experimentation and decision making, the perfect seasonal martini recipe was born. Thus, I present to you the Very Merry Ornamentini!

Tell me that this isn’t one of the most festive and fun martinis ever.

Want more Christmas cocktails? Try these:

What goes in an ornamentini:

First, let’s talk about the actual cocktail. I opted to create a variation on a classic cosmopolitan.

Ingredients:

vodka as the base,
cranberry juice,
cherry juice,
orange liqueur,
and a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice.

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You’ll also need some ornaments. That’s what makes this Christmas cocktail so special! I used glass because it’s a bit more elegant, but plastic will work too.

3.75″ Glass Ball Ornaments (set of 4)
3.15″ Glass Ball Ornaments (set of 12)
3.15″ Plastic Ball Ornaments (set of 15)

Recipe Notes:

Adding cherry juice and substituting orange juice for lime juice is what makes this drink different and seasonal. The cherry juice gives it a beautiful deep red color and the orange juice suits this time of year. The resulting flavor combination is deliciously classic with a twist.

Garnished with a few of those sugared cranberries I taught you how to make here, plus a sprig of fresh rosemary, this martini is Christmas AF.

Now, you’re probably wondering how to serve this.

You could pop a straw in the ornament or drink directly from it. However, I don’t love either of those ideas. That’s not how to enjoy a martini.

My suggestion is to serve the cocktail in the ornament and invite each guest to pour the cocktail over the cranberries into a glass. Or if you’re hosting a dinner party, you can present it and pour it for your guests.

Sidenote: As you can imagine, ornaments weren’t designed for pouring liquids. What I’ve learned is to only fill them about 90% full and to pour slowly into the martini glass. This will help prevent spills.

These martinis do take a little longer to prepare, but they can be made in advance. Mix up the cocktails several hours before your party (or the morning of) and portion them into the ornaments. Pop them in the refrigerator and pull them out when it’s serving time. That way there’s no fuss during the actual gathering.

Christmas cocktail perfected. What do you think?

I’d recommend these for a party of up to 10 people. If you’re serving a crowd, definitely check out my Jingle Juice Holiday Punch.

If you liked this Christmas cocktail recipe, you’ll love these:

I know I say this a lot, but this might be my new favorite thing. I vow not to drink a cocktail this holiday season unless it’s served in an ornament. Haha!

Cheers, friends!

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