The martini. This classic cocktail continues to stimulate, and creative new martinis featuring flavourful additions make for a perfect centerpiece to any celebratory holiday gathering. From the Christmas Cosmpolitan to the Champagne Tini, you're sure to find a Chirstmas-themed martini to match your yuletide mood. Add interesting and creative garnishes to truly make the occasion festive, or just share them with family and good friends, a combination that makes any celebration a joyous one.
1. WHITE CHRISTMAS DREAM
Ingredients:
1 oz amaretto
1 oz heavy cream
1 oz vodka
Mixing instructions:
Mix all ingredients with ice in a shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Option: Garnish with nutmeg.
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2. BRANDY FROST
Ingredients:
2 oz milk (or half-and-half cream)
1/2 oz white crème de cacao
1 oz brandy
1 tbsp peppermint schnapps
Mixing instructions:
Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a candy cane.
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3. CANDY CANE MARTINI
Ingredients:
1-1/2 oz vodka
1 tsp peppermint schnapps
Mixing instructions:
Mix all ingredients with ice in a shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Option: Garnish with a small candy cane or create a candy cane rim with crushed candy canes.
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4. CHRISTMAS COSMOPOLITAN
Ingredients:
1/2 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz cranberry juice
1 tsp lime juice fresh
1 oz vodka
Mixing instructions:
Place all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Option: To garnish, float a few frozen cranberries after pouring.
5. JACK FROST MARTINI
Ingredients:
1-1/2 oz vodka
Peppermint schnapps
Peppermint stick
Mixing instructions:
Stir vodka with a float of peppermint schnapps over ice. Strain and garnish with a peppermint candy cane.
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