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Candy cane martini garnished with a mini candy cane on the rim.

Candy Cane Martini Recipe

Melissa
Get into the holiday spirit with this creamy cocktail. Made with whipped cream vodka, peppermint vodka, creme de cacao, Baileys Irish cream, and heavy cream, this holiday peppermint martini is creamy, delicious, and easy to make. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Dessert
Cuisine Christmas, holidays
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • White chocolate melted
  • Candy canes crushed
  • 1 ½ ounce Whipped cream vodka
  • ¼ ounce Peppermint vodka
  • ½ ounce Creme de cacao
  • 1 ounce Irish cream (Baileys)
  • ½ ounce heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Roll the martini glass in the melted white chocolate, then the crushed candy canes. 
  • Add the vodkas, creme de cacao, Irish cream, and heavy cream in an empty cocktail shaker.
  • Add ice and shake until well chilled.
  • Strain into the prepared martini glass. Garnish with an extra candy cane, if desired. 

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Notes

Tips: 
  • For a plant-based or non-dairy option, try subbing coconut milk or oat milk for the heavy cream as these give the most creamy mouthfeel of all the non-dairy milks. Baileys also makes an almond-milk based version called “Baileys Almande”.
  • Always add your ice cubes after you add your ingredients to the cocktail shaker to prevent diluting the drink.
To efficiently make a batch in advance without curdling:
  • Keep the whipped cream vodka, peppermint vodka, and creme de cacao pre-mixed in a large pitcher and refrigerate.
  • Store Baileys and heavy cream separately, also refrigerated.
  • Just before serving, combine the pre-mixed spirits, Baileys, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Shake well and strain into prepared glasses.
  • Bonus tip: You can also pre-measure the heavy cream and Baileys in separate little ramekins so that you can just pour and shake!
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Nutrition

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.02mg
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