Crimson Sunset Martini

Other Family • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Crimson Sunset Martini cocktail containing Shiraz red wine, Grand Marnier, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Chilled water (reduce if wet ice) in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

1.00 fl oz Grand Marnier or alternative
0.25 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur or alternative

Other Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Shiraz red wine
0.50 fl oz Chilled water (reduce if wet ice)

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to mixing glass
Add ice to mixing glass
Stir well
Strain into chilled martini glass
Express orange zest twist over drink and drop into glass

Cocktail Description

A magnetic jewel-red cocktail that marries the bold personality of wine with the finesse of a classic martini.

The Crimson Sunset Martini delivers a sophisticated balance of fruity Shiraz wine softened by orange-forward Grand Marnier and the subtle almond-cherry notes of Luxardo Maraschino. Despite its wine base, this cocktail maintains the silky texture martini lovers crave, with gentle sweetness counterbalancing the wine's natural tannins. It's remarkably simple to make—just stirring four ingredients—making it perfect for dinner parties when you want to impress without spending the evening mixing drinks. This elegant sipper works beautifully as an aperitif before a meal featuring lamb, duck, or mushroom dishes, though it's equally at home during those twilight hours when conversation flows freely among close friends. The orange zest garnish isn't merely decorative—it adds a crucial aromatic dimension that completes the drinking experience.