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    Home » Recent Posts » Cocktail Recipes

    Candy Cane Martini

    Published: Dec 10, 2018 · Updated: Dec 6, 2021 by Katy McAvoy

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    Just the right amount of creme de menthe makes this Candy Cane Martini a holiday favorite. It's become a Christmas Eve tradition in our house. Cheers to the holidays!

    Candy Cane Martini

    What you need

    • Vanilla vodka
    • White chocolate liqueur
    • White creme de menthe
    • Whole milk or half and half
    • Mini candy cane (optional)
    • Red, green, and white sugar (optional)

    Prepare your glass

    Mix the red, green, and white sugar on a small plate.

    On a separate small place, place a few tablespoons of water or milk.

    Dip the rim of a martini glass in the liquid.

    Carefully roll the rim in the sugars until all of the rim is coated.

    Set aside.

    Make your cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker full of ice, combine vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, creme de menthe, and milk.

    Cover and shake well.

    Strain into your prepared martini glass.

    Garnish with mini candy cane.

    Enjoy!

    Tips on Candy Cane Martini

    • You can use green creme de menthe here if you can't find white/clear creme de menthe. The taste is the same. Your cocktail will just be light green instead of white.
    • While I recommend a high milk fat, whatever milk you have on hand will work. Your cocktail won't be as creamy, but it will still be tasty.

    Snack Pairing

    Cranberry Shortbread

    Enjoy your martini with a buttery cranberry shortbread cookie!

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    Just the right amount of creme de menthe makes this Candy Cane Martini a holiday favorite.

    • Author: Katy McAvoy
    • Prep Time: 10 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 10 min
    • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Method: Cocktail Shaker
    • Cuisine: Drinks

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1.5 oz vanilla vodka
    • 1.5 oz white chocolate liqueur
    • 0.75 oz white creme de menthe
    • 3 oz whole milk or half and half
    • Mini candy cane (optional)
    • Red, green, and white sugar (optional)

    Instructions

    Prepare your glass

    Mix the red, green, and white sugar on a small plate.

    On a separate small place, place a few tablespoons of water or milk.

    Dip the rim of a martini glass in the liquid.

    Carefully roll the rim in the sugars until all of the rim is coated.

    Set aside.

    Make your cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker full of ice, combine vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, creme de menthe, and milk.

    Cover and shake well.

    Strain into your prepared martini glass.

    Garnish with mini candy cane.

    Enjoy!

    Keywords: candy cane, christmas, holiday, martini, cocktail, drinks, mint, vodka drinks

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    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com. Since 2017, she's been crafting easy-to-make cocktails and delicious meals, along with sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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