A peppermint martini is perfect for a fun Christmastime gathering of friends. Crushed candy canes on the rim add festive flair. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Chocolate Candy Cane Martinis
Chocolate Candy Cane Martinis
Prep Time
20 min
Yield
12 martinis
Ingredients
- 3 cups half-and-half cream
- 12 ounces cake-flavored vodka
- 12 ounces chocolate liqueur
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 candy canes (regular size), finely crushed
- 3/4 cup white baking chips
- 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
Directions
- In a pitcher, combine cream, vodka and liqueur. Refrigerate until serving.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 3 tablespoons crushed candies; pour remaining candies onto a small plate. Refrigerate whipped cream mixture until serving.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread onto a small plate. Spin rims of 12 cocktail glasses into melted chip mixture, then into crushed candies. Pour vodka mixture into prepared glasses; dollop with whipped cream mixture. If desired, garnish with additional candy canes.
Nutrition Facts
1 martini: 673 calories, 29g fat (18g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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