Chocolate and peppermint flavors marry each other fully in this martini, while the crushed candy rim adds a delicious festive touch to this perfect holiday cocktail.
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I love the holidays! The sights, sounds, colors, and smells…all of it… just make me happy. That is why I am so crazy about this White Chocolate Peppermint Martini. It gives a festive flair to a cocktail that will make you feel like celebrating the season.
Are you a chocolate lover? Give this quick and easy creamy chocolate mousse recipe a try, it’s sooo good!
Another great cocktail to enjoy during the holiday season is my Raspberry Sorbet Champagne Float – give it a try!
How to Make a White Chocolate Peppermint Martini
The martini should be prepared right before serving. So to not take away from any of your holiday entertaining festivities, make sure you do a little prep work ahead of time.
Tools Needed:
Cocktail shaker
Plastic food storage bag
Meat mallet or rolling pin
Martini glasses
Ingredients:
3 oz vanilla vodka
2 oz white chocolate liqueur
2 oz white crème de cacao
1 oz peppermint schnapps
½ cup ice
Rim:
3 tbsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp hot water
3 oz peppermint candy, crushed
You’ll want to make sure all the alcohol has been well chilled.
Place peppermint candy in a Ziploc-type plastic food storage bag. Pound the bag with a meat mallet or a rolling pin until the candy is crushed into very small pieces. Transfer crushed candy pieces to a shallow plate or bowl.
Crushed peppermint for the rim of martini glasses
Make a simple syrup by stirring together the granulated sugar into an equal amount of hot water. Pour into another shallow bowl wide enough to fit the rim of the martini glass.
Place the rim of the martini glasses into the simple syrup and then gently twist the moistened rims into the crushed peppermint until the entire rim is evenly coated.
You can do that part ahead of time so that your glasses are ready to go.
Fill your cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao, and peppermint schnapps. Shake vigorously until thoroughly combined. Strain chilled liquid into your prepared martini glasses.
Garnish with a small candy cane, if desired, and serve immediately.
For other festive holiday cocktails, check out some of my other recipes:
Cranberry Moscow Mule
Cranberry Mimosa
And don’t miss my Pink Grapefruit Martini!
I know you are going to love this decadent, silky smooth White Chocolate Peppermint Martini that is perfect for all your holiday entertaining.
Let me know in the comments below if you give this festive martini a try!
White Chocolate Peppermint Martini
Ingredients
- 3 oz vanilla vodka
- 2 oz white chocolate liqueur
- 2 oz white crème de cacao
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- ½ cup ice
Rim:
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp hot water
- 3 oz peppermint candy crushed
Instructions
- Place peppermint candy in a plastic bag. Pound bag with a meat mallet or rolling pin until the candy is crushed into very small pieces. Transfer crushed candy pieces to a shallow plate. Set aside.
- Make a simple syrup by stirring the white sugar into an equal amount of hot water. Pour into a shallow bowl wide enough to fit the martini glass.
- Place the rim of the martini glass into the simple syrup and then gently twist the moistened rim into the crushed peppermint until the entire rim is evenly coated.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao, and peppermint schnapps. Shake vigorously until thoroughly combined. Strain chilled liquid into a prepared martini glass. Garnish with a small candy cane, if desired, and serve immediately.