Candy Cane Martini
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This week I am working on Holiday Drinks and Appetizers. When I first heard the theme I immediately wanted to make a holiday drink. I don’t often make cocktails at home but when I do I like them to be pretty and festive.
Since I bought several boxes of candy canes last week I really wanted to make a cocktail that incorporated them into the drink. I saw several recipes for Candy Cane Martini’s and picked one that sounded the best to me.
Vanilla vodka, chocolate vodka, and peppermint schnapps are combined in a shaker filled with ice then poured into a candy cane rimmed glass. While the beverage is clear, it begins to turn pink once a candy cane is hung off the side. It’s a beautiful and festive holiday beverage that tastes amazing too. The chocolate and vanilla vodkas mix together and have just a hint of the peppermint schnapps.
Candy Cane Martini (adapted from 101 Martinis (Wiley & Sons, 2006) by Kim Haasarud )
1 1/4 oz. vanilla vodka
1 1/4 oz. chocolate vodka
1 oz. peppermint schnapps
Candy canes for garnish
1. Crush half of your candy canes and place in a dish. Wet the rim of a martini glass with water and dip the edges into the candy canes.
2. Pour the vanilla vodka, chocolate vodka, and peppermint schnapps into a shaker filled with ice.
3. Shake hard and strain into the prepared martini glass.
4. Garnish with a candy cane.
Sounds heavenly! I could use one right now….pinned!
Such the perfect holiday drink! When does happy hour start 😉
I love the candy cane rim!
Great photo! New camera must be paying off 🙂
I confess the husband and I usually go for lemonade. However, Hezzi-D’s Candy Cane Martinis may have changed our minds!
I LOVE martinis and know that I would adore these!
Such a pretty color, and sound amazing for the holidays!
Oh yum – this is the quintessential holiday cocktail! I love how beautifully you presented your drink. And if Paula can’t finish her glass, I’ll gladly do it for her 😉 Happy holidays!
Candy Cane in a cocktail sounds so festive and pretty!Perfect party drink!
So pretty!
This is all about party – it’s perfect!!
I am a martini gal and that looks very good!!
If I keep tasting all of these fabulous drinks. I don’t know if I will be able to go to work tomorrow. LOL…. Can’t wait to try.
This sounds and looks so festive. Very nice! ~ Bea @ galactopdx
Mmmmm nice and minty I bet!! All these alcoholic beverages is making this pregnancy a tad bit harder. LOL 🙂
This is a party cocktail! Love it!
Ooh, boy! This is my kind of martini! Of course, I’d probably be under the table after one glass :/ Perfect for the holidays…and so beautifully garnished!!!
I love the candy cane rim and the fact the drink starts to turn pink. I love peppermint so this sounds like a winner!
I don’t drink cocktails but I’d serve this one. My daughter would love this!
This Cocktail is sooo fun! I can’t wait to try it this season. Thanks for sharing during #SundaySupper