Candy Cane Martini: 1 Magical Holiday Cocktail
A festive and sweet Candy Cane Martini, perfect for holiday celebrations. This cocktail captures the joyful spirit of the season with its refreshing peppermint flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz peppermint vodka
- 1 oz white chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz cream liqueur
- 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
- Crushed candy canes for rimming the glass
- Optional: red and white sprinkles
Instructions
- Chill your martini glass.
- Prepare the glass rim by moistening the edge with a lemon or lime wedge, then dip it into crushed candy canes. Add sprinkles if desired.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the peppermint vodka, white chocolate liqueur, cream liqueur, and peppermint schnapps.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the festive flavors.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the alcohol and mix peppermint syrup with cream and a splash of milk.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint schnapps to your preference for a stronger or milder peppermint taste.
- You can use a food-safe red food coloring to tint the cream liqueur for a more vibrant holiday look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 calories (will vary based on specific ingredients used)
- Sugar: High
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: Low
- Cholesterol: Low