Celebrate the season with a bright, aromatic cocktail. For a mocktail, simply omit the vodka and vermouth for a festive, alcohol-free twist. This martini honours organic cranberries and captures the taste of the holidays. Pair 100% pure organic cranberry juice with red cider vermouth — the flavours blend beautifully. Add a touch of fresh sage, a dried orange slice, and voilà!

Cranberry, Orange and Sage Martini

PREP TIME: 5 MIN | SERVINGS: 1

Ingredients

• 1 oz vodka (optional)
• 5 oz red cider vermouth (optional)
• 5 oz 100% pure and unsweetened Patience™ Organic Cranberry Juice
• 5 oz maple syrup
• 1 sage leaf

Garnish

• 1 slice of dried orange
• 1 sage leaf

Method

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker or mixing glass.
2. Add ice and shake or stir well.
3. Using a cocktail strainer, strain into a glass.
4. Garnish with dried orange and fresh sage.

Garnish Tip: Dried orange slices can be purchased, or you can make your own. To prepare them at home, place the oven rack in the centre and preheat to 175°F. Arrange orange slices on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour. Flip the slices and bake for another hour. Let them dry on a rack for 3 hours before storing in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.

About the Author: Patience Fruit & Co

Patience Fruit & Co creates nourishing snacks from carefully tended Quebec berries, grown slowly and thoughtfully. Rooted in the Fruit d’Or family tradition, the brand values quality over speed, following nature’s pace to bring out a fruit’s natural richness and flavour.