Peppermint Bark Martini

Welcome to Day 6 of my 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails. One of my very favorite treats at Christmas time is Peppermint Bark.  So of course I had to make a Peppermint Bark Martini as part of this series!

I tried several different variations of this martini to try to get it the way I liked it.  I was using Peppermint Schnapps and each time I felt like the peppermint was a bit too much. To me, peppermint bark is more about the white and dark chocolate with a hint of peppermint from the candy on top, not all peppermint with a hint of chocolate. So after several experiments of variations on the chocolate/peppermint theme I came up with the one I liked most.

I found rimming the glass with crushed peppermint candy was just the right amount of the peppermint flavor for me.  But if you’d like a stronger peppermint flavor add a teaspoon of peppermint schnapps (or even a drop or two of peppermint extract). Since peppermint bark is layered dark chocolate and white chocolate, I used Torani dark chocolate sauce in the bottom of the glass.  Then I added a layer of a white chocolate flavored martini. With the peppermint rimmed glass, creamy, white chocolate booze layer and chocolate sauce I think this drink comes as close to peppermint bark in martini form as possible.  If you want, use a candy cane to give the drink a stir every now and then to incorporate a bit of the chocolate sauce on the bottom.

Doesn’t this Peppermint Bark Martini look really pretty? It’s sure to get a “Wow” from your party guests and it’s not just another pretty face, it tastes really, really good too!

Peppermint Bark Martini

A festive martini that tastes like beloved peppermint bark.

Ingredients

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• 1 shot vanilla vodka
• 2 shots Godiva white chocolate liqueur
• 1/2 shot white cream de cocoa
• 1/2 shot cream or half & half (I used half & half)
• Chocolate syrup (I used Torani Dark Chocolate Sauce)
• crushed peppermint candies (or candy canes)

Instructions

1. Crush some peppermint candies or candy canes in a ziplock bag. Pour onto plate.
2. Pour some chocolate sauce on another plate.
3. Dip martini glass in chocolate sauce, then in crushed peppermint candy to rim the glass. Set aside. (can put in freezer to chill, if desired.)
4. In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, Godiva white chocolate liqueur, cream de cocoa and half & half. Shake well.
5. To serve: pour some chocolate sauce in bottom of martini glass, then slowly strain shaken cocktail ingredients into glass.
6. Enjoy!

Notes

If you’d like a stronger peppermint flavor, add a bit of peppermint schnapps (about a teaspoon) or a couple drops of peppermint extract to the shaker when making the cocktail.