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Candy Cane Cocktail

The beloved Christmas candy evolves into a cocktail! Vanilla vodka, creme de menthe, white creme de cacao and crushed candy canes join forces to make this special holiday cocktail!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: drinks
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice
  • 3 small candy canes
  • 1 1/4 ounce vanilla vodka
  • 1 1/4 ounce white creme de cacao
  • 3/4 ounce creme de menthe

Instructions

  • With a mallet, crush the candy canes into a powder leaving some pieces larger than others. Place in a small, flat dish large enough to accommodate the top of the martini or coupe glass.
  • Moisten a paper towel with some vanilla vodka and run it along the rim of your martini or coupe glass.
  • Dip the glass into the candy cane powder and set aside.
  • To a cocktail shaker, add ice, vanilla vodka, white creme de cacao, and creme de menthe.
  • Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  • Strain and pour into the garnished glass. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • For a clear drink as shown here, use white creme de cacao.  If you use the dark, the drink will be brown.
  • Pulverize the candy canes as much or as little as you like!  I like seeing some larger bits of candy cane on mine but do what works for you!
  • Martini and coupe glasses look the best but if you don't have those, a rocks glass can work well too.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.7g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 14.7g