Rimmed with peppermint candy, this holiday festive drink will quickly become a favorite.
Course Drinks
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 1Martini
Author Terri @ Balanced Health and You
Ingredients
2ozVanilla Vodka - Chilled
1ozWhite Creme de cacao - Chilled
1ozPeppermint Schnapps - Chilled
3ozPeppermint Candy - Crushed
1/4Fresh Lime
1Small Candy Cane - Garnish
Instructions
Place peppermint candy in a plastic bag and cover with a towel. Pound bag with a meat mallet or rolling pin until the candy is crushed into very small pieces. Transfer crushed candy pieces to a flat plate
Run a small wedge of lime around the rim of a martini glass until it is very well moistened. Turn the martini glass upside down and place moistened rim onto plate of crushed peppermints. Turn the glass gently to ensure the entire rim is evenly coated
Fill cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, crème de cacao, and peppermint schnapps. Shake vigorously until thoroughly combined. Strain chilled liquid into a prepared martini glass and add a small candy cane, if desired. Serve immediately.