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    Home » Cocktails » Vodka

    Dreamy and Delicious Peppermint Martini

    LAST UPDATED: December 2, 2022 PUBLISHED: December 2, 2019 By Pam Greer 7 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This pretty pink peppermint martini is so delightful!  It's bursting with divine peppermint flavor and so easy to make!  

    Pretty pink cocktail in a martini glass garnished with a candy cane.

    I'm not going to tell you how long I debated with myself whether to call this a candy cane martini or a peppermint martini. 

    Candy cane martini sounds like something you only make at Christmas.  Peppermint martini sounds like something you could make year round.  So, I want with peppermint because this peppermint drink is too good to only drink during the holiday season! 

    That being said, I did make this with my Candy Cane Vodka.   You could make the vodka with peppermints and call it peppermint vodka, so it's all good! 

    Whatever you call this dreamy martini, you need to make it! 

    Ingredients.

    Vanilla vodka, candy cane vodka, creme de menthe to make a peppermint martini.

    Vanilla Vodka - I wanted to smooth out all the peppermint coming from the candy cane vodka and the creme de menthe.  You can also use a regular vodka. 

    Candy Cane Vodka - you can buy store bought Peppermint Vodka or you can make your own homemade peppermint vodka in only 45 minutes! 

    Creme de Menthe - up the mint even more with this minty liqueur.  I bought a bottle just for this cocktail, so expect to see a few more Creme de Menthe cocktail recipes show up in the near future! 

    How to Make this Peppermint Vodka Martini.

    Photo collage showing ice in glass and crushed peppermint candies.

    Begin by chilling a pretty martini or coupe glass by filling it with ice.

    Alternatively you can place the glass in your freezer, but I always worry about breaking the glass in there!

    Optional - if you want to rim the glass with crushed peppermint, place some candy canes or peppermints in a ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.  Note, they can be sharp and poke holes in the bag, so be careful! 

    Photo collage showing candy cane vodka and vanilla vodka being added to cocktail shaker.

    Pour 1 ½ ounces of peppermint or candy cane vodka into a cocktail shaker. 

    Pour 1 ½ ounces of vanilla vodka into the cocktail shaker. 

    Photo collage showing creme de menthe and a cocktail shaker for making peppermint martini.

    Add 1 ounce of the Creme de Menthe to the cocktail shaker. 

    Fill the shaker with ice, put a lid on it and shake for 15-30 seconds.  Shaking the cocktail with ice chills it and properly dilutes it. 

    Photo collage showing rimming the glass with peppermint chips and then the cocktail poured in the glass.

    Rub a little bit of the peppermint vodka on the rim of the glass and dip the glass into the crushed peppermint candies. 

    Strain the shaken martini into the rimmed glass.  You can garnish with a little candy cane if you'd like. 

    Pretty pink cocktail in a martini glass garnished with a candy cane.

    This Candy Cane Martini is so good!  And don't just think because it's a pretty pink color that it's only for the ladies, my husband loved it too!  

    It's perfect for a holiday cocktail, but I make it year round.   You eat peppermints year round, right?  Just think how pretty it would be for a Mother's Day cocktail or even an Easter Cocktail.   

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    Recipe.

    **As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Peppermint martini garnished with a candy cane.
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    Peppermint Martini

    This pretty pink peppermint martini is so easy to make and so delicious to sip!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 302kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ ounce Peppermint Vodka
    • 1 ½ ounce Vanilla Vodka
    • 1 ounce Creme de Menthe
    • candy canes or peppermints for garnish and rimming the glass

    Instructions

    • Fill a martini glass with ice.
    • Optional - crush a few candy canes or peppermints in a zip loc bag to use to rim the glass.
    • Add peppermint vodka, vanilla vodka and creme de menthe to a cocktail shaker.
    • Fill shaker ¾ full of ice. Place on the cap and shake for 15-30 seconds.
    • Dump ice out of the glass and if desired, rub a little of the peppermint vodka on the rim and dip the glass in the crushed peppermint.
    • Strain cocktail into glass. Garnish with a candy cane or a piece of peppermint candy.

    Notes

    Peppermint vodka - either use store bought or make your own! 

    Equipment

    Boston Cocktail Shaker
    Coupe Glass

    Nutrition

    Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 12g

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    Comments

    1. Ellen Pilch says

      December 03, 2019 at 9:25 am

      I am looking for a festive beverage for my holiday party-this looks perfect. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        December 03, 2019 at 2:38 pm

        You could even make extra of the candy cane vodka and give it as gifts!

        Reply
    2. Veena Azmanov says

      December 02, 2019 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      Amazing combination to making this Peppermint Martini. Perfect and color awesome. Love your presentation too.

      Reply
    3. Chris Collins says

      December 02, 2019 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      I'm a sucker for a martini so this peppermint version sounds right up my street! So festive too!

      Reply
    4. Kelsey says

      December 02, 2019 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      This is so pretty! Great drink for the Holidays for sure! I love making martinis too so this is a win!

      Reply
    5. Beth says

      December 02, 2019 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      Now this is delicious martini! Perfect to get into the holiday spirit!

      Reply
    6. Tammy says

      December 02, 2019 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      I love your photos! This cocktail is so fun and pretty...perfect holiday drink!

      Reply

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