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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 442kcal
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
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