This Candy Cane Martini is perfect for the holidays with Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, vanilla vodka and peppermint schnapps. A floating of whipped cream with a candy cane rim and garnishment make this dessert martini a festive treat.
It isn’t the holiday season without me adding a new martini to the cocktail page. This one is a new favorite for sure. I love the subtle hints of peppermint mixed with the heavenly taste of Godiva White Chocolate.
It doesn’t have that overpowering sweetness like a candy cane, so it is just pure bliss in a glass. I like to add whipped cream to just about anything, but the recipe is definitely good enough as a stand alone cocktail without it. All you really need is a small candy cane hanging from the rim to complete this festive look.
I’ve been sitting on this recipe for a couple of weeks and am finally making it happen two days before Christmas. How the heck did that happen anyway? I kept telling myself that there is plenty of time and here I am doing a Christmas post and still planning a couple of great new appetizers for New Year’s.
Stay tuned for Cranberry Roll-ups and Cranberry Jalapeno Dip.
Do you have a family tradition for the holidays? I host a Christmas brunch every year and there are several things that must be present every year. Otherwise, I will be dealing with the cranks. That is why I always recommend cocktails to feed a crowd.
A Cranberry Christmas Sangria or Cranberry Orange Punch are festive and always a favorite. The kids love helping make a Candy Cane Breakfast Pastry and everyone demands Overnight Apple French Toast. Making the main casseroles the night before is a must in order to actually enjoy the holiday.
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This Candy Cane Martini is perfect for the holidays with Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur, vanilla vodka and peppermint schnapps. A floating of whipped cream with a candy cane rim and garnishment make this dessert martini a festive treat.
- 2 parts Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
- 1 part Vanilla Vodka
- 1 part Half and Half
- 1/2 part Peppermint Schnapps
- 1 c. ice
- 1 crushed and whole candy canes
- 1 pure maple syrup
- 1 whipped cream
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Prepare the martini glasses ahead of time. Rotate the rim of the glass on a plate of maple syrup until coated.
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Dip the rim on a plate of crushed candy canes until coated.
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Add all cocktail ingredients to a shaker. Shake vigorously until cold and strain into a prepared martini glass.
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Finish the cocktail with a floating of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. Hang a whole candy cane on the side of the glass.
Rick says
Rick’s modifications: I use heavy whipping cream instead of half and half. Also, I add a healthy full shot overpour of the peppermint schnapps vs the recipe says 1/2 shot. I use peppermint schnapps, poured on a small plate, to wet the rim of the glass and then dip that into the crushed candy canes. No need for whipping cream topping in my opinion. Enjoy.
Holly says
Thanks for commenting. Your modifications sound great!
Rick says