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This festive candy cane martini recipe is made with white crème de menthe and peppermint schnapps with a candy cane rim. It tastes like creamy peppermint candy canes with cozy holiday sweetness. Perfect for Christmas, winter, and the holidays!
Merry & Bright Cocktail Time!
- Easy Candy Cane Cocktail – Throw a few ingredients into a shaker and strain into a rimmed glass. That’s it!
- Festive Touches like a candy cane rim and a mini candy cane hooked on the side make folks merry.
- Christmas in a Glass – Made with peppermint schnapps and white crème de menthe, this tastes like the holidays, like peppermint martini and gingerbread martini!
A Festive Candy Cane Martini
Christmas is my favorite time of year! The decorations, the cheer, the sweets… I mean, if Christmas crack, crispy gingersnaps, and whipped shortbread cookies don’t make this time a favorite, what can? So in the spirit of the holidays, I whipped up a sweet and candy-inspired treat: this cozy Candy Cane Martini!
Y’all have been enjoying my sugar cookie martini so much that I thought I’d add another festive libation to the list. This candy cane martini recipe is made with just a few ingredients, including white crème de menthe, peppermint schnapps, your favorite creamer, and simple syrup. Add to that oodles of candy canes, and we’re all too ready to get our holiday on! Enjoy this holiday party-ready Christmas cocktail!
What’s in a Candy Cane Martini?
- White crème de menthe: you can use green crème de menthe for a grinch-inspired cocktail
- Peppermint schnapps
- Creamer: use your favorite, including flavored creamer like candy cane for an extra flavor boost
- Simple syrup: 1 ounce for those who like it a little sweet, 2 ounces for those who like it sweeter
How do you make a Candy Cane Martini?
- Dip the rim of a holiday martini glass in simple syrup, then crushed candy canes. Set aside.
- Shake white crème de menthe, peppermint schnapps, creamer, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Strain into the rimmed glass and hang a mini candy cane on the rim. Enjoy the yummiest candy cane martini!
What to Serve with Candy Cane Martini
Here are a few sweets that everyone goes crazy for when served with our delightful candy cane martini recipe. They’re all colorful, festive, and delicious.
- Peppermint Bark
- Candy Cane Hearts
- Grinch Oreo Balls or Oreo Truffles
- Christmas Puppy Chow
- Snowball Cookies or Rolo pretzel bites
Tools You Need
- Crystal Cocktail Shaker – beautifully cut crystal makes for a festive and gorgeous cocktail shaker.
- Christmas Holly Martini Glasses – with a gold rim and holly berries and leaves on the glass, these are truly festive.
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Ingredients
Candy Cane Rim
- Simple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons crushed candy canes
Candy Cane Martini Ingredients
- 2 oz white crème de menthe
- 2 oz peppermint schnapps
- 2 oz creamer
- 1-2 oz simple syrup, depending on your taste (if you like it sweet, use 2)
Instructions
- Dip the rim of a martini glass(es) in simple syrup, tapping off excess. Dip the wet rim in crushed candy canes.
- Add white crème de menthe, peppermint schnapps, creamer, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until thoroughly mixed and chilled. Strain into martini glass(es). Hook a mini candy cane onto the rim. Optionally, sprinkle some crushed candy canes into the glass and stir for extra peppermint flavor. Enjoy!
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