Perfect Peppermint Martini
Want a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays? If so, you’ll definitely want to give this Peppermint Martini a try!
Your guests will love the crushed candy cane rim that complements the chocolate and peppermint flavors perfectly.
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Peppermint Martini
To make the best peppermint martini possible, make sure you use the white crème de cacao for this recipe.
The taste of the dark version works well, but it won’t give you the look you are after.
Peppermint Martini Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vanilla vodka, chilled
- 1 oz. white crème de cacao, chilled
- 1 oz. Peppermint schnapps, chilled
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Rim:
- 3 oz. peppermint candy, crushed 1⁄4 fresh lime
Optional garnish:
- Small candy canes
Directions for Martini:
Step 1: Place peppermint candy in a plastic bag and cover with a towel.
Pound bag with a meat mallet or rolling pin until the candy is crushed into very small pieces. Transfer crushed candy pieces to a flat plate.
Step 2: Run a small wedge of lime around the rim of a martini glass until it is very well moistened.
Turn the martini glass upside down and place moistened rim onto plate of crushed peppermints. Turn the glass gently to ensure the entire rim is evenly coated.
Step 3: Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, crème de cacao, and peppermint schnapps. Shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.
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Strain chilled liquid into a prepared martini glass and add a small candy cane, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Peppermint Martini
Want a fun and festive way to celebrate the holidays? If so, you’ll definitely want to give this Peppermint Martini a try!
Ingredients
Peppermint Martini Ingredients:
- 2 oz. vanilla vodka, chilled
- 1 oz. white crème de cacao, chilled
- 1 oz. Peppermint schnapps, chilled
Rim:
- 3 oz. peppermint candy, crushed
- 1⁄4 fresh lime
Optional garnish:
- Small candy canes
Instructions
- Place peppermint candy in a plastic bag and cover with a towel. Pound bag with a meat mallet or rolling pin until the candy is crushed into very small pieces. Transfer crushed candy pieces to a flat plate.
- Run a small wedge of lime around the rim of a martini glass until it is very well moistened. Turn the martini glass upside down and place moistened rim onto plate of crushed peppermints. Turn the glass gently to ensure the entire rim is evenly coated.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, crème de cacao, and peppermint schnapps. Shake vigorously until thoroughly combined. Strain chilled liquid into a prepared martini glass and add a small candy cane, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
To make the best peppermint martini possible, make sure you use the white crème de cacao for this recipe. The taste of the dark version works well, but it won’t give you the look you are after.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 695Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 39mgCarbohydrates: 119gFiber: 0gSugar: 83gProtein: 0g
Nutrient values are only estimates provided by online calculators. Various factors can change the nutritional information in any given recipe.
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