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Candy Cane Martinis

Published: November 10, 2021 | Last Updated: January 2, 2023 | Lisa 1 Comment
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Last Updated January 2nd, 2023 at 06:19 pm by Lisa

A recipe to make Christmas cocktails of Candy Cane Martinis made with Homemade Peppermint Vodka.Pin

Candy Cane Martinis (aka Peppermint Martinis) are festive Christmas cocktails made with peppermint vodka that you can make at home.

You can make or buy vodka, and it makes an easy homemade, holiday, or Christmas gift. Cheers...

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Let's Make Peppermint Vodka (aka Candy Cane Vodka)

  • It's a necessary ingredient in Candy Cane Martinis sure, you can buy peppermint vodka... but making it is so fun.
  • It's so easy you won't believe it.
  • It's perfect for serving at our holiday parties.
  • It makes a wonderful homemade food gift.
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All You Need...

  • 1 large bottle of good vodka
  • 16 full-size candy canes

All You Do Is...

Step 1: Unwrap 14 full-size candy canes, crush in a food processor for 30 seconds or use a ziplock bag and a rolling pin. Crush to a fine powder.

Step 2: Using a funnel, pour the crushed powder into a large pretty decorative bottle.

Step 3: Fill the bottle or container with good vodka. Shake to mix crushed, it will completely dissolve overnight.

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Peppermint Vodka Drink Ideas

  • Peppermint Hot Chocolate
  • Peppermint Eggnog
  • Peppermint White Russian
  • Peppermint Mocha Coffee
  • Bailey's Peppermint Martinis

An Easy Holiday Food Gift

Add your peppermint-infused vodka to a pretty glass bottle and add a festive tag, bow, or other decorations.

Who wouldn't want to receive this fun holiday food gift?

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Let's Make Candy Cane Martinis

  • 2 full-size candy canes crushed; reserve some for rim garnish
  • 3 tablespoons Cream de Cacao - white clear
  • 2 tablespoons Peppermint Schnapps
  • Marshmallow Creme
  • 2 cups homemade (or storebought) peppermint vodka

Step 1: Garnish the martini glass rim: crush 2 full-size candy canes into small pieces. Use a ziplock bag and a rolling pin.

Step 2: Dip the glass rim in marshmallow cream, spread on a plate, and then dip in the crushed candy cane on a second plate.

Step 3: Combine 2 cups candy cane vodka (peppermint vodka), 3 tablespoons of white creme de cacao, and 2 tablespoons of peppermint schnapps in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.

Step 4: Shake vigorously. Pour into a martini glass. Hang a candy cane off the glass rim.

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Who invented candy canes?

Candy canes might date back over 250 years!
As the folklore goes, the choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral invented them to quiet the noisy children during his Christmas Eve church service of a Live Nativity. He asked a local candy maker to create some "candy sticks" for the children, and so peppermint candy canes were born.

Why are peppermint candies used for Christmas?


A recipe for straight peppermint candy sticks, white with colored stripes, was published in 1844. The "candy cane" is found in literature in 1866, though no description of color or flavor was provided. The Nursery monthly magazine noted them in association with Christmas in 1874 and the Babyland magazine mentioned canes being hung on Christmas trees in 1882 in the United States.

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Champagne Cocktails glitter with real gold and bubbles from champagne or prosecco. A festive chic holiday drink perfect for New Year's Eve! For your guests who want to enjoy a Christmas drink or two but are following a low carb or keto diet, serve them Hibiscus Cocktails. They are low in sugar and SO good.
Fireball Punch "big batch cocktails" are made with orange juice, apple cider, and Fireball whisky that tastes like cinnamon red hot candies.

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Candy Cane Martinis ~ Plus Homemade Peppermint Vodka

Candy Cane Martinis (aka Peppermint Martinis) is a festive Christmas cocktail made with Peppermint Vodka that you can make at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 442kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Tall Glass Flip Top Bottle
Cuisinart Food Processor

Ingredients

Peppermint Vodka

  • 1 large bottle vodka
  • 16 full-size candy canes

Candy Cane Martinis

  • 2 full-size candy canes crushed reserve for rim garnish
  • 3 tablespoons Cream de Cacao - white clear
  • 2 tablespoons Peppermint Schnapps
  • Marshmallow Creme
  • 2 cups Peppermint Vodka homemade or buy
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Instructions

Peppermint Vodka

  • Unwrap 14 full-size candy canes, crush in a food processor for 30 seconds or use a ziplock bag and a rolling pin. Crush to a fine powder.
  • Using a funnel, pour the candy powder into a large pretty glass decorative bottle and fill with vodka. Shake to mix, it will completely dissolve overnight.

Candy Cane Martinis

  • Garnish the martini glass rim: crush 2 full-size candy canes into small pieces. Use a ziplock bag and a rolling pin.
  • Dip the glass rim in marshmallow cream, spread on a plate, and then dip in the crushed candy cane on a second plate.
  • Combine 2 cups candy cane vodka (or peppermint vodka), 3 tablespoons white creme de cacao, and 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps in an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
  • Shake vigorously. Pour into martini glass. Hang a candy cane off glass rim. Cheers

Notes

Peppermint Vodka

Try homemade Peppermint Vodka in hot chocolate or eggnog, or hot coffee, and this makes a wonderful Christmas gift with a cute tag.
  • Peppermint Hot Chocolate
  • Peppermint Eggnog
  • Peppermint White Russian
  • Peppermint Mocha Coffee
  • Bailey's Peppermint Martinis

An Easy Holiday Food Gift

Add your peppermint-infused vodka to a pretty glass bottle and add a festive tag, bow, or other decorations like little bells.
Who wouldn't want to receive this fun holiday food gift?

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 27g
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  1. Sydney says

    March 07, 2018 at 8:20 am

    5 stars
    Hooray! I had a bunch of candy canes leftover from Christmas and so I made this candy cane vodka. I cannot believe it infused so fast and tasted so fun! The martinis were equally easy to make and like dessert, but I have also put it in hot cocoa and coffee with great results. Best part of this is that I am a year ahead knowing what I am giving to my friends for Christmas next year. Love the adorable presentation!

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