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Christmas Martini

This Christmas Martini captures the essence of the holidays with a creamy blend of vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and half-and-half, garnished with crushed candy canes and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces vanilla vodka
  • 1 ounce white chocolate liqueur
  • 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
  • 1 ounce half-and-half
  • Crushed candy canes for garnish
  • Whipped cream for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Martini glasses
  • Measuring jigger
  • Strainer
  • Ice

Method
 

  1. Chill martini glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  2. Crush candy canes into fine pieces for rimming and garnish.
  3. Combine 2 ounces vanilla vodka, 1 ounce white chocolate liqueur, 1 ounce peppermint schnapps, and 1 ounce half-and-half in a cocktail shaker.
  4. Add ice to the shaker until it’s halfway full.
  5. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  6. Dip the rim of each chilled glass in water or simple syrup, then roll in crushed candy canes to coat.
  7. Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glasses.
  8. Top each martini with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes before serving.

Notes

For extra festive flair, drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass before pouring the cocktail.