• 2 cups cranberries , fresh or defrosted
• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup sugar
• 3 pieces of fresh lemongrass , about 1-inch each

• 1 1/2 cups Rasberry Stoli
• 1 cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 cup sparkling wine
• Lemongrass pieces (for garnish)
• Skewers of cranberries (for garnish)

Active Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 1 hour

To make cranberry puree: Cook cranberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat until cranberries pop open and blend easily, about 8 minutes. Let cool. Process in a blender until smooth, then strain through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer. Puree can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 weeks.

To make lemongrass simple syrup: Combine sugar, 1 cup water, and lemongrass in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until liquid becomes sticky, about 10 minutes. Let cool; strain and discard lemongrass. Simple syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 month.

To assemble: Combine Stoli, Cointreau or Triple Sec, 3 tablespoons cranberry puree, 3 tablespoons lemongrass simple syrup, and lime juice. Working in batches, place into a shaker with ice and shake. Portion into 8 martini glasses and finish each with a splash of sparkling wine. Garnish with a piece of lemongrass and a skewer of fresh cranberries.