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
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!
Peppermintini Cocktail
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 Frosted Cookies, Peppermint Coffee Drinks, Shamrock Shake Recipe (Peppermint Shake), Homemade Peppermint Patties, Peppermint Muddy Buddies, and of course, Peppermint Cocktails.
This Peppermint Martini Recipe, or Peppermintini Cocktail, is cool and creamy with a minty flavors. Just the thing to calm your nerves and lift your spirits this time of year.
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 – or heavy cream, for an extra creamy texture
- Peppermint Extract – to make a perfectly minty martini!
How to Make a Peppermint Martini
- To make this Peppermint Cocktail: Dip the rim of each martini glass in crushed candy canes for a crushed peppermint garnish.
- Then simply combine White Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla Vodka, Half & Half, and McCormick Peppermint Extract.
- Shake and pour into glasses. So easy to make, and so soothing!
Get the Full (Printable) White Chocolate Peppermint Martini Recipe with Measurements and Tips Below!
Pro Tip: If you want to jazz up the martini glasses even more, you can drizzle the inside of each glass with chocolate syrup before pouring in the shaken beverage!
More Holiday Cocktails You Will Love
- Old Fashioned Cocktail
- White Negroni Cocktail
- Limoncello Spritz (2-Ingredients)
- Best Orange Crush Recipe (Cocktail)
- Perfect Manhattan Recipe
Peppermint Martini Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 peppermint candy canes
- 3 tablespoons simple syrup 3 tablespoons sugar + 2 tablespoons water
- 4 ounces white chocolate liqueur
- 2 ounces vanilla vodka
- 2 ounces half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 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 a 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 glass. Serve immediately.
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 ;)
Yes! I can’t wait to make this! Santa isn’t getting a drop out of my glass!