Candy Cane Martinis are made with peppermint vodka. Make your own homemade peppermint vodka then make a candy cane martini or a creamy candy cane martini!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword martini
Prep Time 10minutes
Total Time 10minutes
Servings 2people
Calories 398kcal
Author Dorothy Kern
Ingredients
For the peppermint vodka
2cupsvodka
5candy canesplus more for rimming glasses
For the Candy Cane Martini (serves 2)
2ouncespeppermint vodka
2ouncespeppermint schnapps
4ouncesvanilla vodka
2ouncescreme de cocoa
For the Creamy Candy Cane Martini (serves 2)
3ouncespeppermint vodka
3ouncesBaileys Irish Cream
Instructions
To make the peppermint vodka: add vodka and candy canes to a jar. Seal and let sit until candy canes are dissolved (about 2-4 hours). May make up to 1 week ahead; store in refrigerator.
Rim 2 martini glasses with crushed candy canes: dip the glass in water then in a pile of crushed candy canes.
To make the Candy Cane Martini: Add both vodkas, schnapps, and creme de cocoa in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into martini glasses.
To make the Creamy Candy Cane Martini: add vodka and Irish cream to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into martini glasses.