Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Candy Cane Martini, a delightful holiday cocktail that combines the flavors of vanilla, peppermint, and chocolate into a smooth and creamy drink. Rimmed with crushed candy canes and garnished with a mini candy cane, it’s the perfect drink for spreading Christmas cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Candy Cane Martini:
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce white crème de cacao
- 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
- 1 ounce half-and-half or heavy cream
- Crushed candy canes for rimming
- Whole mini candy cane for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Martini Glass: Crush a candy cane and place it on a small plate. Moisten the rim of a martini glass with water or simple syrup, then dip the rim into the crushed candy cane to coat.
- Make the Martini: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vanilla vodka, white crème de cacao, peppermint schnapps, and half-and-half. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain and Garnish: Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass. Garnish with a mini candy cane on the rim or hanging inside the glass.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider drizzling chocolate syrup inside the glass before pouring the drink.
- Experiment with flavored vodka like peppermint or whipped cream for a unique twist on this classic cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
