Peppermint Martini

Name: Peppermint Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: Optional: Vanilla frosting and crushed peppermint candies; 1-1/2 ounces vanilla vodka; 1 ounce creme de menthe; 1 ounce half-and-half cream; 1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps liqueur

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

Elevate your holiday cocktail game with our peppermint martini, a refreshing concoction that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a festive peppermint rim, this drink adds a spark of joy and elegance to your holiday toast.

Ingredients

Optional: Vanilla frosting and crushed peppermint candies
1-1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
1 ounce creme de menthe
1 ounce half-and-half cream
1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps liqueur

Directions

If desired, rim a martini glass with frosting; place peppermint candies on a plate. Dip rim in candies.
Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add vodka, creme de menthe, cream and schnapps; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into prepared glass.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 296 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

We put a minty spin on the classic martini with peppermint schnapps and sweetened it up with vanilla vodka. We like to dress it up for the holidays with peppermint around the rim. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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