This Peppermint Martini Is Just What Your Holiday Party Needs

"As a forever mint lover, here's one of my favorite winter cocktails: the Peppermint Martini! I love making signature drinks for the holidays, and this one is the definition of festive. Who wouldn't want a drink that tastes like liquid candy canes? It's creamy and minty fresh, an intriguing combination of peppermint schnapps and chocolate liqueur. It's the perfect fun Christmas cocktail to serve with a spread of appetizers or a cookie tray!"

"Unlike many dessert drinks, this martini isn't overly sugary in my opinion (and I'm not a fan of overly sugary drinks). The balance between mint and chocolate is just right, and the cream gives it body without making it feel heavy. The Peppermint Martini is a spin on a flavored vodka martini using peppermint schnapps as the star ingredient, which gives you a candy cane flavor without tasting artificial (like in my Peppermint White Russian or Peppermint Patty Drink)."

The Peppermint Martini is a creamy, mint-forward cocktail combining vodka, peppermint schnapps, creme de cacao, and heavy cream for a dessert-style yet balanced drink. The peppermint schnapps provides the dominant candy-cane flavor; lower-proof (30 or 60) is preferred, and the 100-proof version should be halved and adjusted. Creme de cacao adds chocolate sweetness, eliminating the need for extra syrup. Heavy cream imparts body without heaviness when proportioned correctly. Serve chilled and rim glasses with crushed peppermint candies for a festive presentation. The drink pairs well with appetizers or a cookie tray as a holiday cocktail option.

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