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These holiday martinis are one of the season’s tastiest treats! This recipe for a candy cane martini is perfect for a night in front of the fire with your sweetie.  Make a pitcher or large batch  for a party!

What does a candy cane symbolize?

Before we get to the recipe, people have asked me many times – what does a candy cane symbolize? When you learn the answer, it’ll make lots of sense to you!  Candy canes are made straight, but are most commonly made with a curbe on top. History tells us that the hook actually symbolizes the shephard’s crook.  The shephards were the first to worship the baby Jesus, and so the candy cane represents them, according to the Christian faith.  Find out more about the history of the candy cane over here. 

How to make this awesome martini:

It couldn’t be easier – I promise!

1. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, schnapps, and creme de menthe on top.
2. Shake for 10 seconds.
3. Pour a small amount of peppermint schnapps onto a small plate. 
4. Dip your glass rim into the schnapps and then onto a plate holding your crushed candy cane to deorate the rim.
5. Pour the shaken cocktail into the glass.

You’re done!

 

What ingredients are in this Christmas martini recipe?

• 5 oz vanilla vodka
• 2 oz creme de menthe (use white)
• 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
• 1 crushed candy cane for rim

 

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Which glass is the right glass for a martini:

Honestly, you can use any glass you like, but I love a classic martini glass! 

Festive candy cane rim:

You can switch this up a bit! Use multi-colored candy canes, candy cane dust, crystalized sugar – play with it and have fun!

Candy Cane Martini

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This candy cane cocktail is perfect for your holiday get together or to share with your sweetie in front of the fire!

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Ingredients

• 5 oz vanilla vodka
• 2 oz creme de menthe (use white)
• 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
• 1 crushed candy cane for rim

Instructions

1. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, schnapps, and creme de menthe on top.
2. Shake for 10 seconds.
3. 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.
4. Pour the shaken cocktail into the glass.

Notes

Use multi-colored candy canes to mix it up! Having a blue Christmas theme? Use blue and white candy canes!

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 This martini is the perfect holiday cocktail.  Have friends joining you? Make a pitcher of this martini! A large batch of this holiday cocktail would be appreciated as well and can be made easily in advance! (Just don’t do it too far in advance as you should keep the cocktail cold.

Enjoy your holidays! 

Cheers,

JJ

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