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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This looks absolutely fantastic! I love how festive these drinks are!
So pretty and fun! And, hey, I’d love to meet you in Kaui on the 2nd! ;)
I’m so completely not ready. Maybe one of these will ease the worry.
Amazon has been my savior this year, too. Love this minty cocktail!
I am feeling completely overwhelmed by the holidays this year. I will take 2 of these!
love that you ordered all your presents in one shot– very smart :)
What a beautiful and yummy looking cocktail. I love your blog and nominated you for the Liebster Award. You can find more info on my blog. :0)
How festive and fun, I love the rim!
So festive + fun!!
This is so fun!! I love peppermint martinis and I think I just might have to make one for myself soon.
I am not a martini person, but this martini I would love! What fabulous combination of flavors!!! I want one now!!
Your pictures are beautiful!
What a yummy drink. I will have at least one!!!! Come and visit us this week. We are having a wonderful giveaway from a talented Southern author.
LOVE this! SO festive and I love the crushed peppermint around the rim!
Cool…Creamy…Minty Finish…in a Martini? I’m so there, Sommer! Thank you for offering up this creative cocktail recipe. Santa, Baby…see what you do to us girls? And, yes…Amazon totally rocks. My order arrives tomorrow, LOL! Retweeted at Twitter…going to pin at Pinterest now…
Such a pretty cocktail Sommer :)