Spiced Mediterranean Sunset Martini
A bold martini featuring warm Mediterranean spices balanced with sweet vermouth and a hint of orange zest. This recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 7 minutes, brings together vodka, sweet vermouth, orange liqueur for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- a pinch ground cinnamon
- enough to fill shaker ice cubes
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 1/2 oz orange liqueur, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
- Step 3: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and cinnamon bits.
- Step 4: Express the wide strip of orange peel over the surface by twisting it to release the oils, then rim the glass with the peel and drop it in as garnish.









