Creamy Peppermint Martini Recipe Easy Festive Cocktail for Holiday Cheers
A rich and smooth holiday cocktail blending peppermint schnapps, creme de cacao, vodka, and heavy cream for a festive and creamy treat perfect for Christmas parties and cozy winter nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1 oz white creme de cacao
- 1 oz heavy cream (substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Crushed peppermint candy or candy cane for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Chill your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Crush peppermint candies or candy canes into small pieces using a muddler or the back of a spoon and set aside.
- Add 2 oz vodka, 1 oz peppermint schnapps, 1 oz white creme de cacao, 1 oz heavy cream, and 1/2 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the cream is fully mixed and the drink is chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled martini glass using a cocktail strainer.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy over the top for garnish.
- Enjoy immediately, sipping slowly to savor the creamy, minty flavor.
Notes
Use fresh ice for shaking to avoid watering down the drink. Chill glasses beforehand for best presentation and temperature. Adjust sweetness by reducing simple syrup or using sugar-free alternatives. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or almond milk creamer. Shake for about 15 seconds to properly blend cream and chill without dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 5.
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 1
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