Beverage - Candy Cane Martini

By BlueSchmoo

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from cookingchanneltv.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.

Garnish
Peppermints or small candy canes, for garnish, optional
Lemon or lime slices, for garnish, optional
Martini
Ice