Easy Peppermint Martini
The Peppermint Martini is creamy and minty fresh: the ideal winter cocktail for the season! Rim the glass in peppermint candies for a festive look.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ounce 30 proof or 60 proof* peppermint schnapps (or white Creme de Menthe)
- 1/2 ounce** vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces Creme de Cacao
- 1 1/2 ounces heavy cream
- Peppermint candies and grenadine, for the rim (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the rim: Crush the peppermint candies and place them in an even layer on a plate. On another plate, add a small pool of grenadine, or simply wet the rim of the glass with water using your finger (grenadine is easiest and works best). Run the rim of a martini glass in the grenadine first, rotating the glass so the rim is evenly coated. Then roll the rim in the crushed candies until evenly coated.
- Shake the drink: Place the peppermint schnapps, vodka, Creme de Cacao, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake until cold. Strain the drink into the prepared martini glass.
Notes
*Check the bottle before you make this drink! If using 100 proof (50% ABV) schnapps, use half the quantity and customize to taste.
**To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/peppermint-martini/
