Christmas time finally arrived, No flavor ‘says’ Christmas quite like peppermint. The candy cane is the perfect celebration of this fabulous flavor. this cocktail is fun, beautiful, well-balanced, and creamy with a cool mint flavor.
What is a Candy Cane Martini?
This gorgeous candy cane martini has the perfect Christmas balance with a base of Vanilla Vodka, crème de menthe, half & half, whipped cream, and candy canes sweetened with simple syrup, the combination of ingredients makes this cocktail pleasurable for this Christmas holiday!
Candy Cane Martini Ingredients
- Vanilla flavored vodka
- Creme de menthe
- Half & half
- Simple syrup
- Candy canes crushed
See the recipe below with the measurements
How to Rim the Glass?
1.- In a Ziploc bag put about 6 candy canes and gently crush them with a hammer or the handle of a knife
2.- In a martini glass dip the rim in a flat plate with a thick substance such as honey or corn syrup, in another plate with the crushed candy canes, gently swirl the rim of the glass to coat
How to Make a Candy Cane Martini?
1.-Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker
2.-Shake vigorously for 10-15 sec
3.-Strain into a martini glass already prepare
4.- Add whipped cream and topping with a few crushed candy canes and enjoy!
When to serve a Candy Cane Martini?
The candy cane martini, that´s great just anytime you need a cocktail!
Try it as a:
- Christmas Dinner
- Cocktail Hour Drink
- Before Dinner
- Girl’s or guy’s night drink
- New Year’s Eve Dinner
Notes:
- Use a whipped-flavored vodka instead whipped cream
- Add peppermint ice cream on top instead of the whipped cream
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Candy Cane Martini
Christmas time finally arrived, No flavor ‘says’ Christmas quite like peppermint. The candy cane is the perfect celebration of this fabulous flavor. this cocktail is fun, beautiful, well-balanced, and creamy with a cool mint flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce Vanilla flavored vodka
- 1 ounce crème de menthe
- 2 ounces half & half
- 1 Teaspoon Simple syrup
- 3 ounces of candy cane crushed
- Refill with whipped cream
- Keep some crushed candy canes, for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 sec
- Strain into a martini glass already prepare
- 1Add whipped cream and topping with a few crushed candy canes and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 1551Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 26mgSodium 158mgCarbohydrates 328gFiber 0gSugar 218gProtein 2g
