Blizzard Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with the Blizzard Martini, a creamy and festive drink that captures the essence of winter in every sip. This decadent martini combines smooth vanilla vodka, rich white crème de cacao, and cool peppermint schnapps, balanced perfectly with velvety heavy cream. The real charm lies in its eye-catching presentation: a martini glass rimmed with crushed peppermint candies for a frosty, festive touch. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights by the fire, this cocktail is ready in just 10 minutes. Top it with a swirl of whipped cream and a fresh mint leaf for an elegant garnish that’s as delightful to look at as it is to drink. Whether you're entertaining guests or treating yourself, the Blizzard Martini is a guaranteed showstopper.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce White crème de cacao
- 0.5 ounce Peppermint schnapps
- 1.5 ounces Heavy cream
- 1 cup Ice
- 2 tablespoons Crushed peppermint candies
- 1 tablespoon Simple syrup
- optional for garnish Whipped cream
- 1 optional for garnish Mint leaf
Instructions
Prepare the martini glass by rimming it with crushed peppermint candies: Spread the crushed candies on a small plate. Brush the rim of the glass with simple syrup using a pastry brush or your finger, then dip the rim into the crushed candies until evenly coated. Set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the vanilla vodka, white crème de cacao, peppermint schnapps, and heavy cream to the shaker.
Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Carefully strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass.
For garnish, add a dollop of whipped cream on top of the drink and place a fresh mint leaf if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your wintry Blizzard Martini!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 5 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
