Candy Cane Martinis Recipes

CANDY CANE MARTINIS

Steps:

• Pour the light corn syrup on to a small shallow dish. Pour the crushed candy canes onto another small shallow dish.
• Dip two martini glasses first in the corn syrup, then in the crushed candy canes.
• Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
• Add the half-and-half to the cocktail shaker, and swirl to combine.
• Divide the cocktail between the two martini glasses, garnish with a mini candy cane and serve.

CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE MARTINIS

Steps:

• In a pitcher, combine cream, vodka and liqueur. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 3 tablespoons crushed candies; pour remaining candies onto a small plate. Refrigerate whipped cream mixture until serving., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread onto a small plate. Spin rims of 12 cocktail glasses into melted chip mixture, then into crushed candies. Pour vodka mixture into prepared glasses; dollop with whipped cream mixture. If desired, garnish with additional candy canes.