H O L I D AY C O C K TA I L S
Chocolate Peppermint Martini ING R EDI EN TS
• 2 cups skim milk • 6 Tbsp. peppermint hot chocolate powder mix • 1/2 cup RumChata Liqueur
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3 oz. good quality vodka Ice Chocolate syrup Crushed candy canes
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Heat milk, hot chocolate mix, and Rumchata in a sauce pan over medium heat, stirring until chocolate is blended. Continue stirring until mixed well. Remove from heat and cool for 5-10 minutes. When cool, pour into ice-filled cocktail shaker with vodka. Cover and shake well; pour into martini glasses that have been dipped in chocolate syrup and crushed candy canes.
The Snow Cap Martini ING R EDI EN TS
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1 ½ oz. Baileys Irish Cream 1 oz. vodka 1 ½ oz. coconut cream Ice
• Chocolate syrup • Oreo dust (finely crushed Oreos) or flaked coconut
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Pour a ring of chocolate syrup on a plate; dip martini glass in syrup and then in Oreo dust or coconut flakes. Add Baileys, vodka, coconut cream and ice to cocktail shaker; cover and shake well. Strain into rimmed martini glass.
Espresso Martini ING R EDI EN TS
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2 oz. vodka 2 oz. Kahlua Coffee Liqueur 1 oz. crème de cacao Splash of Baileys Irish cream (optional but delish)
• 1 oz. freshly brewed espresso or dark roast coffee • Ice • Coffee beans for garnish
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Pour all ingredients into ice-filled cocktail shaker. Cover and shake well. Pour into martini glass and garnish with coffee beans.
Mistletoe Martini ING R EDI EN TS
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1 ½ oz. vodka 1/2 oz. elderflower liqueur 1 ½ oz. cranberry juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup (recipe below)
• Ice • Cranberries & mint leaves for garnish
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Pour in the vodka, elderflower liqueur, cranberry juice and simple syrup into ice-filled cocktail shaker. Cover and shake well. Strain into a martini or ice-filled cocktail glass. Garnish with a few cranberries and mint leaves on top. S IMP L E SYRUP
Add equal parts sugar and water (e.g. 1 cup sugar + 1 cup water) to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Strain into a jar, seal tightly with a lid, and refrigerate. Refrigerated simple syrup will keep for about one month. 917.559.7821 THE LIST MAGAZINE |
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