Red Candy Rim for the glass:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup clear corn syrup
1/4 cup water
Red food coloring
Martini:
30mL vodka
15mL chambord (or other raspberry liqueur)
Cranberry juice, to taste
Splash of lime juice
Red Candy Rim:
Combine all ingredients in a saucepot over medium-high heat.
Bring to a low boil, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to be sure the sugar dissolves completely.
Allow to bubble for 5 minutes
Remove from heat. Dip rims of cocktail glasses into the mix, being careful not to get any on you as it will burn.
Martini:
Pour all cocktail ingredients into shaker with ice. Shake and strain into candy rimmed glass.