Candy Cane Martini Recipe - ZEN AND HONEY (2024)

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Candy Cane Martini – serve up a creamy and sweet Candy Cane Martini this Christmas! This candy cane martini co*cktail features sweet peppermint flavor and creaminess, is a flavorful mixed drink to serve individuals or a crowd.

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Nothing says more Christmas than a peppermint flavored everything. This candy cane martini is one of the tastiest Christmas co*cktails I have ever tasted. It is a sweet, creamy and flavorful holiday martini recipe that is packed with peppermint flavor. You can easily make these co*cktails at home and make this even as a gift for your friends and family.

This recipe is meant for people over 21 years old. Please drink responsibly.

This post is about how to make a festive Candy Cane Martini for this holiday season.

Easy Candy CanE co*cktail

It’s insane how quickly this year went by, and it’s almost Christmas! With all the witches brew punches and pumpkin spice everything’s, it’s almost time to start to think about Christmas festivities.

I am so all about peppermint and candy canes everything this year – peppermint cookies, candy cane cheesecake (so good!), candy cane fudge… and also, a delicious Candy Cane Martini!

This candy cane martini co*cktail is the ultimate holiday co*cktail! It’s super easy to make and is packed with peppermint flavor. A sweet, creamy and full of holiday flavor martini recipe that adults will appreciate. This recipe for a holiday martini is perfect for chilling with your loved ones and watching festive Christmas movies. This is a beautiful drink that looks cheerful and fun and tastes the same way.

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PEPPERMINT MARTINI

This martini recipe is a delicious way to celebrate Christmas with your friends and family! Made with peppermint vodka it’s an easy co*cktail recipe for any holiday party. It’s a good booze infused drink that adults will obsess over. I would definitely advise you to drink responsibly, even if this peppermint martini is so insanely good and delicious. This recipe is also extremely easy to make – just shake everything and you’re good to go.

Don’t forget to rim the glasses with crushed candy canes, because we love all things festive and yummy, right?!

The candy cane martini is cool, creamy, sweet.. perfect for the holiday parties. If you’re looking for a one good, delicious Christmas co*cktail recipe, look no further! This is it!

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INGREDIENTS NOTES

You only need a few simple ingredients to master this holiday martini recipe :

Unsweetened almond milk – choose oat milk or vanilla plant milk, whichever you prefer. Make sure the milk is unsweetened.

Peppermint extract – to make it taste like a real candy cane in a glass.

Vanilla extract

Vanilla or cake vodka (optional) – you can also skip this and make it alcohol free by adding in just the vanilla extract.

Heavy cream

Simple syrup

Crushed candy canes – to rim the glass.

Wedge of lemon – to rim the glass.

HOW TO MAKE CANDY CANE MARTINI

  • Add crushed ice to fill a martini glass.
  • Crush the candy canes in a food processor, transfer them into a shallow tray. Wet the rim of martini glasses with a liquid then roll the rim around in a tray of crushed candy canes. Use wedge of lemon to do so.
  • In a shaker mix almond milk, heavy cream, simply syrup, vanilla extract, peppermint extract and vodka if using.
  • Pour over crushed ice and serve.

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Candy Cane Martini Recipe

Candy Cane Martini - serve up a creamy and sweet Candy Cane Martini this Christmas! This candy cane martini co*cktail features sweet peppermint flavor and creaminess, is a flavorful mixed drink to serve individuals or a crowd.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • co*cktail shaker

  • martini glasses

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 4 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 oz vanilla or cake vodka (if using)
  • 2 tbsp simple syrup
  • wedge of lemon for rimming
  • crushed candy canes

Instructions

  • Add crushed ice to fill a martini glass.

  • Crush the candy canes in a food processor, transfer them into a shallow tray. Wet the rim of martini glasses with a liquid then roll the rim around in a tray of crushed candy canes. Use wedge of lemon to do so.

  • In a shaker mix almond milk, heavy cream, simply syrup, vanilla extract, peppermint extract and vodka if using.

  • Pour over crushed ice and serve.

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FAQs

How do you get candy cane to stick to martini glass? ›

Place the crushed candy canes onto a small plate to coat the bottom. Rim each martini glass with a lemon wedge and place upside down into the plate. Move each glass in a circular motion until the rim is coated with candy canes. Repeat with all the glasses.

What makes candy canes sticky? ›

Why is my hard candy soft and sticky? The simple answer is that there is too much moisture in your candy. One or more factors could be contributing to this problem. In hard candy making, it is important to cook all the water out of the sugar/corn syrup/water mixture.

How do you use co*cktail sticks? ›

Skewer one end with the co*cktail stick, skewer your berry of choice and secure by threading through the opposite end of the citrus slice. The finished garnish makes an excellent addition to a floral white port and tonic. If you're mixing co*cktails for a loved one, try your hand at a cupid's heart.

How long does candy cane vodka last? ›

Let vodka sit, shaking occasionally, until candy dissolves and vodka turns red, about 30 minutes. If they're are bits of candy cane remaining, strain with a fine mesh strainer and return to the jar. Keep vodka sealed & refrigerated. Should last up to a month.

What do you put in candy cane shot glasses? ›

These cute Candy Cane Cups are edible shot glasses, made entirely out of candy canes! Make your own candy cane shot glasses at home, and then fill them with your favorite holiday co*cktail, coffee, hot chocolate, or even whipped cream or mousse.

What is the best glue for candy canes? ›

A hot glue gun works best, but tacky glue can also be used. I choose to use the hot glue gun, with silver sparkle glue sticks.

How do you get popping candy to stick to glass? ›

Instructions
  1. Sprinkle out pop rocks candy in a shallow dish or bowl. In a separate dish or bowl, pour out lime juice.
  2. Flip glass upside down in the lime juice dish and spin to evenly coat the edge.
  3. Dip glass immediately into pop rocks filled dish. ...
  4. Flip glass over, fill with ice.
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