Festive Cocktails for your Holiday Party

Candy Cane Martini (Apartment Therapy)

This is so easy to make and super festive for the holidays! These measurements makes 1 Martini:  1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka, 1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps, 1 ounce club soda, crushed candy canes for garnish.  To prepare:  Rim martini glass with crushed candy cane. Mix vodka, schnapps and club soda with ice in a cocktail shaker.  Strain into prepared glass.  Hang a candy cane on the glass for a festive look.

Photo by SweetPeaChef

This recipe literally takes 4 minutes and will make 1 serving so modify for more cocktails as needed.  Ingredients are 1/2 cup strong black coffee, 2/3 cups eggnog, 1/3 cup milk, sugar, whipped cream or nutmeg (optional but so delicious).  To make:  Pour strong black coffee into a mug and add warmed eggnog/milk mixture.  You can warm in the microwave or stovetop.  Add a little sugar or sugar substitute to sweeten a bit.  Top off with whipped cream and a pinch of nutmeg.  If you are serving this in the evening, add a shot of rum or brandy for extra holiday cheer:)

~Enjoy a safe weekend celebrating with family and friends~