Here are some festive martini recipes with holiday-inspired flavors and garnishes to elevate your celebrations:
1. Peppermint Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz white crème de cacao
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- Crushed candy canes for rimming
- Mini candy cane for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim the glass with crushed candy canes.
- Shake vodka, crème de cacao, and schnapps with ice.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a mini candy cane.
2. Cranberry Bliss Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cranberry vodka
- 1 oz orange liqueur
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- Fresh rosemary sprig and sugared cranberries for garnish
Instructions:
- Shake vodka, orange liqueur, and cranberry juice with ice.
- Strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a rosemary sprig and skewered sugared cranberries.
3. Gingerbread Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz gingerbread syrup (or molasses + ginger spices)
- Whipped cream and crumbled gingerbread cookies for garnish
Instructions:
- Shake all liquid ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with gingerbread crumbs.
4. Pomegranate Sparkle Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz pomegranate juice
- Splash of sparkling wine
- Pomegranate seeds and edible gold glitter for garnish
Instructions:
- Shake vodka and pomegranate juice with ice.
- Strain into a martini glass and top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a pinch of edible glitter.
5. Eggnog Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 2 oz eggnog
- 1 oz amaretto
- Ground nutmeg and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
- Shake vodka, eggnog, and amaretto with ice.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick.
6. Winter Wonderland Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz coconut vodka
- 1 oz white chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz cream of coconut
- Shredded coconut for rimming
- White chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim the glass with shredded coconut.
- Shake vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and cream of coconut with ice.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with white chocolate shavings.
7. Spiced Apple Cider Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz apple vodka
- 1 oz spiced apple cider
- 1 oz cinnamon schnapps
- Cinnamon sugar for rimming
- Thin apple slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim the glass with cinnamon sugar.
- Shake all liquid ingredients with ice.
- Strain into a martini glass.
- Garnish with an apple slice.
These martinis not only taste delicious but look stunning on your holiday table—perfect for toasting the season!
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