Peppermint martini

February 02, 2022 Post a Comment

Peppermint martini is just three ingredients and results in a slightly sweetness, well-counterbalanced martini with a pop of peppermint in every sip.

This past weekend we were home, as usual for this year, but we fabricated some gingerbread cookies, saw some friends and families outdoors (and with masks on) and got our new fire pit delivered.

We also played lots of board games, worked on a vacation puzzle, did some vacation-themed coloring pages and watched Home Alone.

I'm pretty full up and happy with all of that! ❤️

And then let's motion right along and talk fun drinks.

Last week I shared a lemon drop martini, which is then light and refreshing. And I've been excavation through my notes of drink recipes to bring more to you.

I mean, it's 2022 later all. 🤣

Today it's this fun and festive peppermint martini.

It's clear and unassuming looking, but that's but a ruse.

This baby packs a punch and volition give you a pop of peppermint with every sip.

It's just right for December and the holiday flavor and a great 1 to attempt out for cocktail hour.

Information technology takes just 3 ingredients, also:

Vanilla flavored vodka
White creme de menthe
Peppermint schnapps

(Totally await for the mini bottles in the store or ask a neighbor if yous don't have whatsoever of these ingredients. I love to share less mutual types of beverages so we don't all have a crowded liquor cabinet.)

OK, let's become to mixing.

Now, I've got some notes and tips coming upward on how to make a peppermint martini. Simply tryin' to exist helpful.

If you desire to spring on downward to the recipe, but scroll right on through the rest of the text. The recipe menu is near the lesser of the page, to a higher place the comments section.

Notes on making a peppermint martini:

Try to choose tiptop quality ingredients for this martini because those flavors will really come through. In other words, cheap vodka is not recommended.
The measurements in the recipe bill of fare beneath make a really well-counterbalanced martini. However, everyone has different tastes, and then if you'd like to adjust this (add more vodka or peppermint schnapps, for instance), experience free!
This makes a stiff drink, then please go on that in mind and recollect to potable responsibly.
Besides, I've listed servings as 3-4 considering information technology depends on how you pour it. My go-to martini spectacles at home happen to be kinda huge, so I end up with a big glass. 😬 You can of course adjust the quantities to brand more – or fewer – martinis to suit your needs.

As mentioned, but worth repeating:

Pro tip: Many liquor stores sell mini bottles of sure speciality items, such as vanilla vodka. That can exist a dandy fashion to try out new drinks without committing to buying a larger and more expensive bottle.

Or ask a neighbor if they have it. I honey to share these types of speciality items with friends and neighbors so we don't all crowd out our liquor cabinets.

As for garnishes and toppings…

Crushed peppermints (either from actual mints or from crushed up candy canes) make a really fun and pretty rim for the glasses.

You can skip it, however, if you prefer. (I know I don't garnish my drinks at home when it's just me. Though if I'm hopping on a Zoom call with my girl friends, I might!)

You lot could besides add a sprig of mint or serve these with a modest mini candy cane over the rim of the glass.

Finally, if you are looking for some more festive fun in the beverage department, check out my poinsettia cocktail and champagne brunch punch. So fun for brunch or a morning beverage!

I have another succulent martini coming your way afterward this week, also, so stay tuned. (Update: Check out this pomegranate martini.)

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Thank you to you and to a happy holiday season!

XO,

Kathryn

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

v oz. vanilla-flavored vodka
2 oz. white crème de menthe
½ oz. peppermint schnapps
Crushed peppermints, for rimming the glasses (optional)
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

If rimming your glasses, dip the rim of each drinking glass in a shallow bowl of water and so dip in a shallow dish of finely crushed peppermints, turning slightly to help them adhere evenly.
Make full a shaker with ice and add the vodka, crème de menthe and peppermint schnapps. Milkshake well for at to the lowest degree 15-twenty seconds.
Strain into prepared martini glasses and serve immediately, with a fresh sprig of mint if desired.

Notes

Try to choose really quality ingredients for this martini considering those flavors will actually come through. In other words, inexpensive vodka is not recommended.

The measurements hither make a really well-balanced martini. However, everyone has unlike tastes, then if you'd similar to accommodate this (add more than vodka or peppermint schnapps, for case), feel free!

I've listed servings equally 3-4 because it depends on how you cascade it and the size of your glasses. You lot can of class adjust the quantities to brand more than - or fewer - martinis to suit your needs.

Pro tip: Many liquor stores sell mini bottles of certain speciality items, such every bit vanilla vodka. That can be a great way to endeavour out new drinks without committing to buying a larger and more expensive bottle. Or ask a neighbor if you can infringe something!