Candy Cane Crush Martini

The Candy Cane Crush Martini brings the nostalgic flavors of Christmas candy into a delightful cocktail. This festive drink combines the sweetness of vanilla vodka with the cool minty flavor of creme de menthe, and the smooth richness of white creme de cacao. The cocktail is beautifully garnished with crushed candy canes, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season.

Candy Cane Crush Martini

A festive holiday cocktail that blends vanilla vodka, creme de menthe, white creme de cacao, and crushed candy canes for a deliciously sweet and minty flavor.

4.68 from 97 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ice
  • 3 small candy canes
  • 1 1/4 ounces vanilla vodka
  • 1 1/4 ounces white creme de cacao
  • 3/4 ounce creme de menthe

Instructions

  1. Use a mallet to crush the candy canes into a powder, leaving some pieces larger than others. Place in a small, flat dish that can fit the top of the martini or coupe glass.
  2. Moisten a paper towel with some vanilla vodka and run it along the rim of your martini or coupe glass.
  3. Dip the glass into the candy cane powder and set aside.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vanilla vodka, white creme de cacao, and creme de menthe.
  5. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
  6. Strain and pour into the garnished glass. Serve immediately!