Nilla Wafer Martini

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Indulge in the sweet, creamy decadence of a Nilla Wafer Martini—an irresistible cocktail that transforms the nostalgic flavors of your favorite childhood cookie into a grown-up treat. Perfect for dessert lovers, this martini combines smooth vanilla vodka, nutty amaretto, and rich Irish cream with a hint of vanilla and a splash of heavy cream for a luscious, velvety finish. The final touch? A honey-coated rim encrusted with crushed Nilla Wafers, giving every sip that signature cookie crunch. Ready in just 5 minutes, this beautifully garnished cocktail is ideal for parties, date nights, or any time you want to impress with a showstopping drink. Indulge in this sweet delight and elevate your cocktail game with the Nilla Wafer Martini!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 5 min
• Servings: 1 serving
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 2 ounces Vanilla vodka
• 1 ounce Amaretto liqueur
• 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur
• 1 ounce Heavy cream
• 0.25 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 cookies Nilla Wafers (crushed, for rim)
• 1 tablespoon Honey or simple syrup
• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 1 cookie Nilla Wafer (whole, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Start by preparing the glass. Crush 3 Nilla Wafers into fine crumbs and place them on a small plate.

2. Pour 1 tablespoon of honey or simple syrup onto a separate small plate.

3. Dip the rim of a martini glass into the honey or simple syrup, then immediately dip it into the crushed Nilla Wafers to coat the rim evenly. Set the glass aside.

4. Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes.

5. Add 2 ounces of vanilla vodka, 1 ounce of amaretto liqueur, 1 ounce of Irish cream liqueur, 1 ounce of heavy cream, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the shaker.

6. Securely close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds, or until the mixture is well-chilled and creamy.

7. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.

8. Garnish with a whole Nilla Wafer by resting it on the rim or floating it on top of the drink.

9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Nilla Wafer Martini!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (408.0g)

Calories		517
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		14.7 g	19%
	Saturated Fat	8.6 g	43%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		44 mg	15%
Sodium		62 mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate		46.1 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
	Total Sugars	40.4 g
Protein		1.2 g	2%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		37 mg	3%
Iron		0.4 mg	2%
Potassium		69 mg	1%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 132 cal (41.2%%)

Protein: 4 cal (1.4%%)

Carbs: 184 cal (57.4%%)