Peppermint Candy Cane Martini (2024)

• It’s a fun andfestive drink. Thepeppermint flavorand candy cane rim make this drink adelicious wayto enjoy theholiday season– whether it is for a party or simply something to sip on while trimming yourChristmas tree.

• It’s creamy and smooth. The Baileys andheavy creamgive thisdessert martinia rich and luxurious texture.

• It’s versatile. You can adjust the sweetness and strength of the martini to your liking.

Candy canes and white chocolate:Crushed candy canesstick to theglass rimthanks to melted white chocolate. It makes for a peppermint bark-like martini rim. I melted the white chocolate chips in the microwave at 15-second intervals until it was smooth. For thecrushed candy canes, I added a few to a ziplock bag and used arolling pinto crush the candy into small pieces.

Whipped cream vodka: I like the creamy flavor of the whipped cream vodka, butvanilla vodkawould also work great!

Peppermint vodka: This can be quite strong, so I like to have a split base for the co*cktail using whipped cream vodka with a touch ofpeppermint vodka. If you don’t want to buy a huge bottle ofpeppermint vodkafor this recipe, you can always purchase a mini bottle.

Creme de cacao: You can find this liqueur at just about any liquor store.

Irish cream: My favorite is Baileys, but you can use whatever Irish cream you prefer. I sometimes buy big bottles of Kirkland Irish cream at Costco, and it’s great! If you want a plant-based option, Baileys makes an almond milk-based Irish cream called Baileys Almande.

Heavy cream: Half and half works well also. If you want a plant-based option, you can also use coconut milk or oat milk as these give the creamiest mouthfeel of all the non-dairy milk options.

Step 1: Roll therim of theglassin melted white chocolate, thencrushed candy canes.

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Step 2: Add the whipped cream and peppermint vodkas, creme de cacao, andheavy creamto an empty co*cktail shaker.

Step 3: Add the Baileys Irish cream and ice cubes to the shaker. Give it agood shakeuntil well chilled.

Step 4: Strain into your preparedmartini glassand garnish with asmall candy cane, if desired.

How do you get candy canes to stick to therim of your glass?

My favorite way is using melted white chocolate because when the chocolate hardens it keeps the candy canes secure and they won’t slide off if you are rimming the glasses in advance for aChristmaspartyor get-together.

What can I substitute forpeppermint vodka?

Can I make a big batch of Candy Cane Martinis? If so, can I make it in advance?

Candy Cane Martini Recipe

Melissa

Savor theholiday spiritwith every sip of aPeppermint CandyCane Martini.Whether you're hosting aholiday partyor winding down by the fire, thispeppermint martinipromises a merry mix of tradition and taste.