Description
This creamy and festive Bailey’s Peppermint Martini is the ultimate holiday cocktail. With the smoothness of Bailey’s, the cool touch of peppermint, and a hint of vodka, this martini is perfect for sipping at holiday gatherings or cozy evenings by the fire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 ounces Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka
- 1.5 ounce Bailey’s Irish Cream
- 0.5 ounce chocolate syrup for garnish and rimming
- 1 candy cane for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare your martini glass by drizzling chocolate syrup inside the glass to create a decorative swirl. For an extra touch, you can rim the glass with chocolate syrup as well.
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Place the glass in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
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In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the peppermint vodka and Bailey’s Irish Cream.
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Shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled and fully combined.
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Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass.
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Garnish with a candy cane and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra festive rim, dip the martini glass in melted chocolate and crushed candy cane before adding the cocktail.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a splash of simple syrup if desired.
- Chill the Bailey’s Irish Cream before mixing for a colder, smoother cocktail.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg