Candy Cane Martini
Liqueur · Coupe
Peppermint schnapps, white crème de cacao, and cream shaken to a mint-chocolate froth, poured into a crushed-candy-cane-rimmed coupe.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 18% |
| Category | holiday |
| Flavor | minty, chocolate, holiday, festive |
Ingredients
- Peppermint Schnapps1 oz
- White Crème de Cacao0.75 oz
- Vanilla Vodka0.75 oz
- Heavy Cream0.5 oz
- Crushed Candy Cane1 rim
- Mini Candy Cane1 piece
Method
- Rim coupe with corn syrup and crushed candy cane
- Shake peppermint schnapps, crème de cacao, vodka, and cream with ice
- Double strain into prepared coupe
- Garnish with mini candy cane
Pro Tips
- Crush real candy canes (not peppermint candies) with a mortar; they grip the rim better.
- Run a rinsed spent candy cane through corn syrup before dipping — it sticks better than plain water.
- Under-sweeten the liquid — the candy-cane rim provides most of the sweetness.