Candy Cane Martini Recipe: Easy Festive Holiday Cocktail
A sweet, minty, creamy, and Instagram-worthy holiday cocktail that brings the festive spirit to your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz white crème de menthe
- 1 oz half-and-half
- Splash of grenadine
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the candy cane rim: Place candy canes in a zip-top bag and crush them into fine pieces using a rolling pin or mallet. Pour the crushed candy canes onto a shallow dish.
- Rim the glass: Lightly wet the rim of your martini glass using water or grenadine. Dip the rim into the crushed candy canes, pressing gently to coat evenly.
- Add ingredients to the shaker: Fill your martini shaker with ice cubes, then pour in vanilla vodka, white crème de menthe, half-and-half, and a splash of grenadine.
- Shake it up: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds until the shaker feels super cold and frosty.
- Strain and serve: Carefully pour the mixture into your prepared martini glass, using a strainer to keep the ice out.
- Garnish: Add a small candy cane or a sprig of fresh mint to the glass for a finishing touch.
Notes
[‘Cool your glass in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before serving to keep the drink cold longer.’, ‘Leave some texture when crushing candy canes for a festive crunch.’, ‘Shake vigorously for a creamy and frothy martini.’, ‘Use fresh ice to avoid freezer odors.’, ‘For garnishing, mini candy canes, crushed peppermint sticks, or red sprinkles work well.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini glass
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 3
Keywords: Candy Cane Martini, Holiday Cocktail, Festive Drink, Peppermint Martini, Christmas Drink, Easy Cocktail Recipe