Candy cane martini? DIY cocktails we can’t WAIT to try this Christmas
Mulled wine, hot buttered rum, eggnog and… martinis?
A fruity or spicy cocktail can be just as festive as all of the other traditional drinks we're used to, and who can say no to a bit of glamour?
Dublin's Westin Hotel have just launched their Mint Bar festive drinks menu – with all cocktails available until Jan 6 for €11 each – and to celebrate, head mixologist Michael Sammon has shared some DIY recipes with us.
These are simple to make at home – the trouble is deciding which one to start with….
Candy Cane Martini
Ingredients
- 40ml Absolut Vodka
- 15ml Crème de Cacao (white)
- 10 strawberries, muddled
- 10ml simple syrup
- 20ml cranberry juice
For rim of glass
1 or 2 candy canes, crushed into fine pieces
Method
- Place crushed candy canes on a plate, and coat rim of a 7oz martini glass in the candy by wetting the rim, holding glass by the stem and rotating it on the plate.
- Place all other ingredients in cocktail shaker, shake and double strain
- Pour into glass and serve
Christmas Cake Martini
Method
- 30ml Martell Cognac
- 15ml cherry brandy
- 15ml cinnamon schnapps
- 10ml almond syrup
- 20ml cranberry juice
Method
- Place all ingredients in cocktail shaker, shake and double strain
- Serve in a 7oz Martini glass with chocolate covered cherries
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