Peppermintini “Peppermint Martini”
Santa will be more than willing to slip a sable under your tree, when he sees you’ve mixed him a Peppermint Martini this year. This peppermint cocktail will bring smiles to your guests (and the big guy) on Christmas Eve!
Why We Love This Peppermint Martini Recipe
Seven Days until Christmas, are you ready?
Okay, okay… Don’t panic.
Let’s have a Peppermint Martini, or two, to calm the nerves. Then we’ll get right back on task.
Creamy and refreshing, a homemade Peppermint Martini is the perfect drink to celebrate the season! You can make this to cozy up by the fire on a chilly night, or double (or triple) the recipe and serve it at your holiday gatherings with some festive appetizers!
As far as peppermint cocktails go, this one is definitely my favorite. No matter the occasion, if you are a martini fan, you absolute have to try this peppermint version. Let’s get to mixing!
Ingredients You Need
- Candy Canes – for a festive candy cane rim
- Sugar – to keep things sweet
- White Chocolate Liqueur – creamy and sweet
- Vanilla Vodka – sweet and boozy
- Half & Half – for an extra creamy addition
- Peppermint Extract – to make a perfectly minty martini!
One thing I love about the holiday season is that you can get away with adding peppermint to EVERYTHING.
Like Peppermint Fudge, Peppermint Rice Krispies Snowballs, Peppermint Creme Brulee, Peppermint Cookies, Peppermint Coffee Drinks, and of course, Peppermint Cocktails.
This Peppermint Martini, or Peppermintini, is cool and creamy with a minty finish. Just the thing to calm your nerves and lift your spirits this time of year.
The Peppermintini is this week’s McCormick Season Seven Recipe, involving two of the seven seasonal flavors that remind us of the holidays: ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, sage, poultry seasoning, vanilla and peppermint.
To make this Peppermint Cocktail, dip the rim of each martini glass in crushed candy canes for a peppermint garnish. Then simply combine White Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla Vodka, Half & Half, and McCormick Peppermint Extract. Shake and pour.
So easy to make, and so soothing.
Make sure to check out McCormick’s Holiday Look Book for more festive recipes!
Peppermintini “Peppermint Martini”
Ingredients
- 4 peppermint candy canes
- 3 tablespoons sugar water 3 tablespoons sugar + 2 tablespoons water
- 4 ounces white chocolate liqueur
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka
- 2 ounces half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Peppermint Extract
Instructions
- Place candy canes or peppermint candies in large resealable plastic bag. Close bag. Pound with rolling pin or heavy skillet until coarsely crushed. Or, process in food processor using on/off pulsing action.
- Mix 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons water in small shallow bowl until well blended. Dip rim of glass in sugar water mixture, then into crushed candies to lightly coat.
- Fill cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice. Add white chocolate liqueur, half-and-half, vanilla vodka and peppermint extract; shake until well mixed and chilled. Strain into martini glasses. Serve immediately.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by McCormick. All opinions are always my own.
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You can also find the pre-crushed peppermint candy at World Market. Your beautiful drink caught my eye and I WILL serve it as my signature cocktail this upcoming season.
These go down a little TOO easily ;)
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Yes! I can’t wait to make this! Santa isn’t getting a drop out of my glass!
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Gorgeous photos….and this looks like a must try! :)
Nancy
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