Cran-Tini Flame
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.50 fl oz Cranberry juice
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
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Add ice to cocktail shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Express oils from orange zest over drink by flaming
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Garnish with flamed orange zest twist
Cocktail Description
A flame-kissed twist on the classic Cosmopolitan that elevates simple cranberry juice into an aromatic masterpiece of balanced flavors.
The Cran-Tini Flame combines the clean, wheat-forward notes of Ketel One vodka with Grand Marnier's orange cognac richness, while cranberry provides tart fruitiness and lime adds necessary brightness. Those orange bitters tie everything together with subtle spice notes, but the magic happens when you flame that orange twist - releasing aromatic oils that dance across the ruby-red surface. This cocktail strikes a perfect balance between sweet, tart, and strong, with a complexity that rewards slow sipping. It's remarkably simple to make despite its impressive presentation, requiring just a quick shake and the dramatic finale of flaming the garnish. Serve this at dinner parties when you want to impress without spending the whole evening mixing drinks. The Cran-Tini Flame pairs beautifully with rich seafood dishes like butter-poached lobster or crispy duck breast with fruit compote.
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