Candy Cane Martini is sure to add a celebratory cheer to its lineup of holiday cocktails. It’s cool, creamy, a little sweet and tastes like peppermint candy cane. And this tasty holiday martini has garnishes of crushed candy cane and extra candy cane, and is as pretty as tasty! This peppermint martini could be your favorite Christmas cocktail.
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Why we love this celebratory drink
fun. The holiday season is fun cocktail time (try this Yasto Margarita next). This candy cane martini fits perfectly with cute cane rims and fun peppermint flavors. easy. Whip this candy cane martini recipe in just a few minutes and stuff it with simple ingredients in just a few minutes. Get a pitcher with a big batch of these holiday martinis for your holiday party. Or, sway just enough for the two to drink, along with their favorite holiday movies.
Necessary materials
Peppermint schnapps. It is located in the liqueur section of a local liquor store. Peppermint Schnapps is a popular addition to holiday cocktails. Vanilla vodka. We use Smirnoff here, but there are many other vodka brands with a vanilla flavor. If you want to be flashy and upscale with this cocktail (and others), use Grey Goose Lavanil. cream. You can use half and half or whip the cream to add a creamy martini. Alternatively, use almond milk to make a similarly tasty but less rich version. I like to do this when making pitchers for these candy cane martinis. Candy cane. Use regular candy canes or mini candy canes. You will squash some of them to cover the glass edges and use them more for decoration. Agave syrup. I use agave syrup on the rims of my martini glasses to help the pieces of crushed candy cane stick. It can also be used as an optional sweetener in your martini. You can also use simple syrup or light corn syrup.
How to make a candy cane martini, step by step
Place two candy canes in a plastic bag or in two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the candy cane into small pieces. Spread the crushed peppermint flakes onto a small plate. Invert each glass into a crushed candy cane and turn it over the edges. Fill the cocktail shaker with half a strainer with ice. If used, add cream, peppermint schnapps, vanilla vodka and agave syrup. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain the prepared glasses. Serve and have fun.
Tips and Variations
Big batch. This peppermint cocktail is perfect for making big batches for holiday cocktail parties. If you want to make these pitchers, don’t use cream. I replace the almond milk and drink Oz, a creamy liqueur like Baily’s Irish cream. Mix the pitchers and chill in the fridge for at least a few hours, stirring before serving. Extra peppermint flavor. If you like peppermint, replace vanilla vodka with peppermint vodka or candy cane vodka for a stronger seasoning drink. Chocolate mint. Make a white chocolate candy cane martini! Add ounces for each white chocolate liqueur drink, such as creamy deep cacao. sweetener. Sweet the candy cane martini if you want to sweeten it with the optional agave syrup, corn syrup, or simple syrup. You can also soak a candy cane in a drink. They melt and add a sweetness. I’ll decorate it. If you don’t have a candy cane, crushed peppermint works the same way, adorning the edges of the martini glass.
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Candy Cane Martini
Candy Cane Martini adds a celebratory cheer to its lineup of holiday cocktails. It’s cool, creamy, a little sweet and tastes like peppermint candy cane. And this delicious holiday martini is as pretty as tasty as it is with a decoration with a crushed candy cane.
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Serving: 2
calorie: 363kcal
Instructions
Place two candy canes in a plastic bag or in two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the candy cane into small pieces.
Spread the crushed candy cane on a small plate.
Using your fingers, rim each martini glass with syrup.
Invert each glass into a crushed candy cane and turn it over the edges.
Fill half the cocktail shaker with ice.
If used, add cream, peppermint schnapps, vanilla vodka and agave syrup.
Place the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Distort into prepared martini glasses.
Decorate each drink with candy cane and serve.
Note
Big batch. This peppermint cocktail is perfect for making big batches for holiday cocktail parties. If you want to make these pitchers, don’t use cream. I replace the almond milk and drink Oz, a creamy liqueur like Baily’s Irish cream. Mix the pitchers and chill in the fridge for at least a few hours, stirring before serving.
Extra peppermint flavor. If you like peppermint, replace vanilla vodka with peppermint vodka or candy cane vodka for a stronger seasoning drink.
Chocolate mint. Make a white chocolate candy cane martini! Add ounces for each white chocolate liqueur drink, such as creamy deep cacao.
sweetener. Sweet the candy cane martini if you want to sweeten it with the optional agave syrup, corn syrup, or simple syrup. You can also soak a candy cane in a drink. They melt and add a sweetness.
I’ll decorate it. If you don’t have a candy cane, crushed peppermint works the same way, adorning the edges of the martini glass.
nutrition
Serving: 1g | calorie: 363kcal | carbohydrates: 28g | protein: 4g | fat: 13g | Saturated fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1g | January Saturated Fat: 4g | cholesterol: 40mg | sodium: 71mg | potassium: 151mg | fiber: 0.03g | sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 401iu | Vitamin C: 3mg | calcium: 121mg | iron: 0.1mg
