Description
A festive and refreshing Peppermint Martini combining the smoothness of vanilla vodka with sweet and minty flavors, perfectly garnished with crushed candy canes and colorful Christmas sprinkles for a holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 ounces Vanilla Vodka
- 2 ounces Vermouth
- 2 ounces Club Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 drop Monin Peppermint Syrup
Garnishes & 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 the Rim: Place the Karo Syrup in a small shallow dish, and dip the rim/edges of the martini glass into the syrup to create a sticky surface for the garnish.
- Crush Candy Canes: Place candy canes in a Ziploc bag and crush them using a rolling pin, heavy cup, or glass until finely crushed for the glass rim.
- Prepare Sprinkles: Open the Christmas sprinkle mix and pour it into a small bowl, ready for rimming the glass.
- Rim the Glass: Dip the syrup-coated glass first into the Christmas sprinkle mix and then into the crushed candy canes, coating the rim evenly. Set the glass aside.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a large cocktail shaker, combine vanilla vodka, vermouth, club soda, sweetened condensed milk, and peppermint syrup. Shake vigorously for at least 10 seconds to blend all ingredients well.
- Serve: Pour the cocktail mixture into the prepared 8-ounce martini glass. Garnish by placing a candy cane stick inside the drink and hanging two mini candy canes on the glass rim.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your festive peppermint martini!
Notes
- Use crushed candy canes of fine consistency to ensure they stick well to the rim and provide a pleasant texture.
- The sweetened condensed milk adds a creamy sweetness to balance the peppermint; adjust amount if preferred less sweet.
- Chill the martini glass beforehand for an extra cold drink experience.
- You can substitute the Monin peppermint syrup with another peppermint flavoring if unavailable.
- Handle glass with syrup and garnishes carefully to avoid messy hands.
