Happy Holidays! Here's a classic cocktail to celebrate with today.
This Candy Cane Martini is takes only a few, common ingredients to make a Holiday in a Glass. Crushed candy canes make for a gorgeous and tasty rim accent.
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Candy Cane Martini
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Martini Cocktail Glass
Ingredients
- Corn Syrup
- Crushed Candy Canes for rimming
- 1 ½ oz Vanilla Vodka
- 1 oz Clear Creme de Cacao
- 1 oz Creme de Menthe
Instructions
- Using a clean fingertip, smear a thin ring of corn syrup around the edge of an martini glass.
- Spread crushed candy canes into a shallow dish, gently roll glass edge in them, to coat.
- Measure remaining ingredients into a shaker.
- Add a handful of ice, shake a few times, strain into prepared martini glass.
Nutrition
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