Description
A festive and refreshing Peppermint Martini that combines creamy vanilla vodka, crisp vermouth, and a hint of peppermint flavor. Perfect for holiday celebrations, this cocktail is garnished with crushed candy canes and colorful sprinkles for a magical touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vanilla Vodka
- 2 ounces Vermouth
- 2 ounces Club Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 drop Monin Peppermint Syrup
Garnishes and Rim
- 1 package mini Candy Canes
- 1 package Candy Cane Sticks
- Crushed Candy Canes (to rim glass)
- Mixed colors Christmas Sprinkle Mix (to rim glass)
- Karo Syrup (to rim glass)
Instructions
- Prepare Glass Rim: Place the Karo Syrup in a small shallow dish and dip the rim of an 8-ounce Martini glass into the syrup to coat it evenly.
- Crush Candy Canes: Place the Candy Canes in a Ziploc bag and crush them using a rolling pin or a heavy cup until finely crushed for rimming.
- Prepare Sprinkles: Open the Christmas Sprinkle Mix and pour it into a small bowl for dipping the glass.
- Apply Rim Decorations: Dip the syrup-coated rim of the glass first into the Christmas Sprinkle Mix, then into the crushed Candy Canes to create a festive and colorful garnish. Set the glass aside.
- Mix Cocktail: In a large cocktail shaker, combine the Vanilla Vodka, Vermouth, Club Soda, Sweetened Condensed Milk, and Monin Peppermint Syrup. Shake vigorously for at least 10 seconds to blend the flavors and chill the mixture.
- Serve: Pour the cocktail mixture into the prepared Martini glass. Garnish by placing a Candy Cane stick inside the drink and hanging two mini Candy Canes on the rim of the glass.
- Enjoy: Your Peppermint Martini is ready to serve for a delightful holiday treat.
Notes
- Use chilled ingredients or shake with ice to ensure the cocktail is served cold and refreshing.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint syrup according to taste preference, adding more for a stronger mint flavor.
- Make sure to crush the candy canes finely for better adherence on the glass rim.
- This recipe yields one 8-ounce cocktail; scale ingredients accordingly for multiple servings.
