Peppermint Patty Martini Recipe
The peppermint patty martini is a wonderful drink for chocolate lovers who are looking for a martini with a little kick of peppermint. Ideal for serving during the winter holidays, and as a festive drink at Christmas parties, the peppermint patty martini is sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit. A smooth, delightful combination of vodka, white crème de menthe or peppermint schnapps, dark crème de cacao and half-and-half, the proportions of the drink can easily be tailored to cater to a larger group of people. A pre-dinner or pre-evening cocktail, the peppermint patty martini is bound to become a holiday favourite, which you just might find yourself craving even after the Christmas season is over.
Prep time: 3 to 5 minutes
Yield: 2 persons
Ingredients:
vodka: 30 ml / 1 oz
white crème de menthe: 30 ml / 1 oz
dark crème de cacao: 30 ml / 1 oz
half-and-half: 60 ml / 2 oz
mini candy cane sticks for garnishing: 2
ice cubes or cracked ice: 1 cup
Instructions
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To start preparing the peppermint patty martini, grab a cocktail shaker and add in one cup of ice cubes or crushed ice.
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Next, pour 30 ml of vodka, 30 ml of white crème de menthe, 30 ml of dark crème de cacao and 60 ml of half-and-half into the cocktail shaker loaded with ice.
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Now, screw the lid of the cocktail shaker on tightly, to prevent the drink from splashing out, and give it a couple of vigorous shakes, in order to make sure all the ingredients have blended together thoroughly.
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Then, hold a strainer over the martini glasses, and pour the peppermint patty martini into these – make sure no shards of ice make their way into your martini.
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As a final touch, garnish the glasses by hanging mini candy canes from the rims. Serve straight up and chilled.
