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Candy Cane Martini
Recipes courtesy Darryl Robinson, Dr. Mixologist 2010
- Total Time:
- 35 min
- Prep:
- 10 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- 20 min |
- Cook:
- 5 min
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- 1 drink
Ingredients
- Garnish
- Peppermints or small candy canes, for garnish, optional
- Lemon or lime slices, for garnish, optional
- Martini
- Ice
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- Pinch fresh mint leaves
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup*
- Special equipment: Chilled cocktail glass
Directions
Make garnish first: Place red and white candy canes or peppermint candies in a resealable plastic bag. Use a rolling pin or a can to pound until as fine as sugar. Place the pounded peppermint in a small plate. Rim the glass with a slice of lemon or lime and dip the rim into the peppermint. Chill the glass.
Mix the ice, ginger, mint, vodka, and simple syrup with in a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain into the prepared chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with whole mini candy cane.
NotesSimple Syrup is made by combining one part sugar to one part water and stirring in small saucepan over medium heat until combined. Cool before adding to cocktail recipes.