Silent Night Martini
Indulge in the festive spirit with the Silent Night Martini, a decadent holiday cocktail that perfectly marries creamy decadence with a refreshingly minty twist. This sophisticated drink combines the smooth flavors of vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, and white crème de cacao, balanced by a splash of rich heavy cream. The magical touch comes from a glass rimmed with crushed peppermint candies, adding a burst of festive color and crunch to every sip. Ready in just 5 minutes, this Christmas martini is as beautiful to serve as it is delicious to drink, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holiday gatherings. Serve chilled and garnished with a whimsical candy cane for an elegant, Instagram-worthy presentation! Perfect for Christmas parties or cozy nights by the fire, this seasonal cocktail is sure to spread cheer.
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vanilla vodka
- 1 ounce Peppermint schnapps
- 1 ounce White crème de cacao
- 1 ounce Heavy cream
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons Crushed peppermint candies
- 1 teaspoon Simple syrup
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the martini glass by rimming it with crushed peppermint candies. To do this, pour the simple syrup onto a small plate. Dip the rim of the glass into the syrup, ensuring it evenly coats the edge.
Step 2
On another small plate, spread the crushed peppermint candies. Dip the syrup-coated rim of the glass into the crushed candies, pressing gently to adhere. Set the glass aside.
Step 3
Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes.
Step 4
Add vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream to the shaker.
Step 5
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until the mixture is well-chilled and frothy.
Step 6
Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass using a cocktail strainer.
Step 7
Optionally, garnish with a small candy cane or a sprinkle of additional crushed peppermint candies on top for extra flair.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Silent Night Martini!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (413.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 499.2 |
| Total Fat 9.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 28.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.7g | |
| Protein 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 0.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 0.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories