When it comes to holiday-themed cocktails, the candy cane martini is a classic. This creamy and refreshing drink is the perfect way to celebrate the season. With its festive red and white appearance and its sweet and minty flavor, the candy cane martini is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. And the best part is, it's easy to make!
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CANDY CANE MARTINIS
It doesn't get more festive than a candy cane martini for the holidays! Shake up a batch of this creamy cocktail for your holiday party.
Provided by The Redhead Baker
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour the light corn syrup on to a small shallow dish. Pour the crushed candy canes onto another small shallow dish.
- Dip two martini glasses first in the corn syrup, then in the crushed candy canes.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Add the half-and-half to the cocktail shaker, and swirl to combine.
- Divide the cocktail between the two martini glasses, garnish with a mini candy cane and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, Protein 2 grams protein, ServingSize 1, Sodium 37 milligrams sodium, Sugar 34 grams sugar
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
This delicious cocktail, perfect for the holiday season, is courtesy of Charles Corpion from The Four Seasons.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place crushed candy canes on a small plate or saucer. Wet the outside rim of a chilled martini glass with water. Holding the glass by the stem, rotate the rim to coat with candy.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, creme de menthe, cranberry juice, and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into prepared glass; serve immediately.
CANDY CANE DRINKS
A holiday drink everyone seems to enjoy! I always am asked for the recipe!
Provided by mpskds
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix schnapps, creme de cacao, half-and-half, and grenadine together in a pitcher; refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Stir mixture before pouring into martini glasses to serve; garnish each glass with a candy cane.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 53.6 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
CANDY CANE MARTINI
This candy cane cocktail is perfect for your holiday get together or to share with your sweetie in front of the fire!
Provided by Copyright: Sweet Humble Home & Jeannine Rose
Categories Cocktail Recipes
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, schnapps, and creme de menthe on top.
- Shake for 10 seconds.
- Pour a small amount of peppermint schnapps onto a small plate. Dip your martini glass rim into the schnapps and then onto a plate holding your crushed candy cane to decorate the rim.
- Pour the shaken cocktail into the glass.
CANDY CANE MARTINI
Here's an adult drink that showcases one of the popular seasonal flavors...mint. Plus, it's a festive translucent pink color.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add the vodka, creme de cacao, peppermint schnapps and grenadine syrup; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a candy cane.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CANDY CANE MARTINI
A drink Santa might enjoy a lot better than milk on his busiest night of the year. Recipe courtesy of Art of the Drink podcast on YouTube.
Provided by Rhiannon and Matt
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare 2 saucers. One with some grenadine syrup drizzled onto it & the second with about 1/2 tsp of sugar sprinkled onto it.
- Dip the rim of the glass first into the grenadine then into the sugar.
- Half fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the vodka, schnapps and choc liqueur and shake.
- Then add the half-and-half (add after shaking otherwise it'll be a shaker full of froth).
- Drizzle some grenadine down the inside edges of the glass.
- Swish the cocktail around a bit, then strain into your prepared martini glass and garnish with the mini candy cane.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 12.7, Carbohydrate 1.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.9
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
Steps:
- Add all liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into martini glass. Garnish with candy cane.
CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE MARTINIS
A peppermint martini is perfect for a fun Christmastime gathering of friends. Crushed candy canes on the rim add festive flair. -Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a pitcher, combine cream, vodka and liqueur. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 3 tablespoons crushed candies; pour remaining candies onto a small plate. Refrigerate whipped cream mixture until serving., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread onto a small plate. Spin rims of 12 cocktail glasses into melted chip mixture, then into crushed candies. Pour vodka mixture into prepared glasses; dollop with whipped cream mixture. If desired, garnish with additional candy canes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CANDY CANE MARTINI
Make and share this Candy Cane Martini recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chelle_N
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For both versions - rim martini glass with crushed candy canes.
- Version 1.
- Shake well over ice and strain into a martini glass rimmed with crushed candy canes. Garnish with a miniature candy cane stick!
- Version 2.
- Shake wet ingredients together over ice and strain into rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a small candy cane.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 17.7, Sugar 17.7
Tips:
- Chill your ingredients: This will help create a smooth and refreshing martini.
- Use high-quality vodka: A good vodka will make all the difference in the taste of your martini.
- Add crushed candy canes: This will give your martini a festive holiday flavor.
- Garnish with a candy cane: This is a fun and easy way to add a finishing touch to your martini.
- Experiment with different flavors: You can use different flavored vodkas or liqueurs to create different variations of this martini.
Conclusion:
The Candy Cane Martini is a delicious and festive holiday cocktail that is perfect for any party or gathering. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a festive cocktail to enjoy, give the Candy Cane Martini a try.
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