Add a touch of swanky sophistication to your holiday gathering with this delightful candy cane martini. Not only does it get your guests in the holiday mood, it also uses up any extra candy canes you may have laying around. As a bonus, the minty flavor freshens your breath just in time to meet someone special under the mistletoe.
Instructions
1. Crush two mini candy canes by pounding them with a rolling pin or other heavy object. You could put the candy canes in a small plastic bag first to cut down on the mess. Aim for the texture and size of sugar crystals with some slightly bigger chunks of cane. Place the candy cane powder and chunks in a shallow layer on a saucer.
2. Place 1 tbsp. of water on the other saucer. Dip the rim of your in the water to wet it. Then dip the rim of the glass into the candy cane powder. Set in the refrigerator to chill.
3. Fill a martini shaker with ice. Measure 1.5 oz of vodka and 0.5 oz of peppermint schnapps into the martini shaker. Shake
4. Remove the glass from the refrigerator. Strain the mixed martini into the glass. Do not disturb the candy on the rim.
5. Garnish with one whole candy cane hooked over the rim. Tie a green ribbon in a bow around the stem of the martini glass for an added holiday touch. Serve.
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