Candy Cane Martini
Celebrate the festive season with a luxurious Candy Cane Martini, a holiday cocktail that combines creamy indulgence with a refreshing peppermint twist. This show-stopping drink features silky vanilla vodka, sweet white crème de cacao, and a dash of peppermint schnapps, all shaken with ice and a splash of heavy cream for a luscious texture. The rim of your martini glass is coated in crushed candy canes, adding a delightful crunch and a pop of holiday color, while a whole candy cane garnish elevates the festive charm. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights by the fire, this stunning Christmas cocktail is as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Whether you're hosting or simply indulging, a Candy Cane Martini is the ultimate treat for spreading seasonal cheer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vanilla vodka
- 1 oz Peppermint schnapps
- 1 oz White crème de cacao
- 1 oz Heavy cream
- 2 Candy canes (crushed)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 Candy cane (for garnish)
Instructions
Crush the candy canes using a rolling pin or food processor until they are finely ground.
Spread the crushed candy canes on a small plate.
Moisten the rim of a martini glass by running a damp paper towel or slice of lime around the edge.
Dip the rim of the glass into the crushed candy canes, pressing lightly to coat evenly. Set the prepared glass aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream.
Add ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish with a whole candy cane hooked on the rim of the glass or laid across the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Candy Cane Martini responsibly!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 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.
