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Candy Cane Martini cocktail in a martini glass, garnished with crushed candy cane rim

Candy Cane Martini recipe

ShakenMartini glassNo ice18% ABV

The Candy Cane Martini is a shaken vodka cocktail, made with vanilla vodka, peppermint liqueur, white crème de cacao and more, served in a martini glass. It is creamy.

Strength: about 18% ABV in the glass, roughly 18 g of alcohol and about 260 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Candy Cane Martini ingredients

Vanilla vodka40 ml (1¼ oz)
Peppermint liqueur20 ml (¾ oz)
White crème de cacao15 ml (½ oz)
Fresh cream20 ml (¾ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Candy Cane Martini

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with crushed candy cane rim.
Glass
Martini glass
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Crushed candy cane rim
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Candy Cane Martini: quick answers

How strong is a Candy Cane Martini?
About 18% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 18 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Candy Cane Martini?
About 260 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Candy Cane Martini served in?
A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Candy Cane Martini have?
4 in total: vanilla vodka, peppermint liqueur, white crème de cacao and fresh cream.

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