Vanilla Peppermint Martini
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on Dec 20, 2010, Updated Jan 30, 2021
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Candy canes are synonymous with Christmas and this pretty cocktail is a must for every holiday celebration this season. The fresh sprig of mint and crushed candy cane rim add just enough elegance to entice every guest in attendance. This peppermint martini goes down cool and warms you up just as quickly. If you are looking for an easy and elegant cocktail to serve than look no further. You have arrived!
Vanilla Peppermint Martini
Candy canes are synonymous with Christmas and this pretty cocktail is a must for every holiday celebration this season. The fresh sprig of mint and crushed candy cane rim add just enough elegance to entice every guest in attendance. This peppermint martini goes down cool and warms you up just as quickly. If you are looking for an easy and elegant cocktail to serve than look no further. You have arrived!
Ingredients
- Candy canes
- 2 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
- Lime
- Fresh mint
- Ice
Instructions
- Crush your choice of candy canes to rim the martini glasses. If you don’t want to rim with crushed candy canes then just dangle a miniature candy cane on the rim of each glass.
- Chill the martini glasses by filling with crushed ice and cold water.
- Remove the water and ice from martini glasses. Wet glass rim with lime wedge and coat with crushed candy canes.
- Pour vodka and schnapps in a shaker over crushed ice and shake well.
- Strain peppermint martini into glass and add mint sprig.
Notes
You can use regular vodka and add some vanilla essence to the shaker.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 7g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Photography by Jeanine Thurston
Nice work. I love the crushed candy canes around the rim. A very festive drink for the festivus time.
Thanks Mark! They were quite the hit for the holidays! If you like drinks stay tuned for a very exciting drink we have planned for Valentine’s Day!!!
Awesome recipe and pics, looks great, fits the holidays by motives and “spirit” 🙂
Thanks,
Itai Matos (TFIM)
What a great addition to my Christmas menu! Thanks for sharing; I will be trying this.
simply delicious!
I’m definitely trying this for Xmas. Thanks!
this would be a great addition to a holiday party! I love it, and it looks so pretty!
Very nice martini recipe. I enjoyed reading this
Beautiful! What a great (and delicious!) idea.
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gorgeous and refreshing!
a perfectly sweet holiday cocktail…great recipe!!
sweetlife
Thank you!!! They have been fun to look at and drink 😉