White Christmas Martini



People like different types of liquor in their eggnog, but I skip the rum and do a combination of cognac and bourbon which is what I usually have on hand. It is some of the best eggnog I have ever had (if you can really call it that because it is technically not eggnog, but it is my blog so I will). It is smooth and boozy but also contains light and beautiful flavors thanks to the vanilla and almond. I garnish it with some sprinkles because I can and I just can't resist being festive! It tastes like Christmas! Whether you have snow on the ground where you live or not, you deserve to enjoy one of these, kick back and forget about Holiday stress, and you should totally make yourself one. Cheers!
White Christmas Martini
Makes 1
Rim:
- 2 Tbsp colored vegan red and green sprinkles or colored sugar
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
Drink:
- 4-6 large ice cubes
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 oz bourbon*
- 1 1/2 oz cognac*
- 2 Tbsp vanilla bean syrup*
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk (well mixed together)
- a dash of cinnamon
- nutmeg for sprinkling
Instructions:
- To make rim, Spread sprinkles out on a small plate. Coat the rim of the martini glass with the syrup by dipping it into it on a plate, then dip the syrup coated rim into the sprinkles and set aside.
- In a martini shaker add the ice, vanilla, almond extract, liquors, vanilla bean syrup, coconut milk, cinnamon and place top on shaker.
- Shake until well blended. Pour through a strainer into a the prepared martini glass, dust with a little nutmeg and serve!
*Vanilla Bean Syrup:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- seeds of one vanilla bean
Heat water until boiling, remove from heat and whisk in syrup and vanilla beans, until nectar is dissolved. Chill well before using in drinks. Makes 1/2 cup syrup
*You can find out if your liquors are vegan on Barnivore.
16 Comments
That looks amazing! So festive. Much lighter than eggnog too, I might have to try this for the holiday :)
Impressive! You should write a book, or better yet, open a restaurant, I'll be your partner. Classy drinks, small plates, neighborhood atmostphere, Minneapolis needs this!
What a perfectly festive drink! I could do with one of those right now to help with the gift wrapping....!
This looks so great! And I love that it's vegan, being lactose intolerant. I bet the coconut milk tastes great with the bourbon and cognac too! :)
It has been unseasonably warm, hasn't it? Although it might not look very Christmas-y outside, this drink sure looks festive!
The drink is exactly where I want my white. Last year's winter did me in for a few years. And this is so much prettier than long-term snow! Very clever. Very sweet. Wishing you a joyful holiday week.
So pretty with that candy rim on the glass--wishing you snow! I would send you some if I could.
What a lovely holiday drink. This is my first visit to your blog so I took some time to browse through your earlier posts. I'm so glad I did that. I really love the food and recipes you share with your readers and I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
This snowy martini is lovely. Love those no-pariels on the rim. Also love the no egg. We don't see snow here in FL but I can pretend. Thanks for sharing this. Happy Holidays!
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Looks scrumptious! I am getting snow right now and it's cold outside...so...Oh Ya! Looks like a holiday drink is in order! I don't have bourbon, but I do have Grand Marnier which I think will be pretty Christmasy! and I'm sure will warm me up! Luv your recipes, and have linked your blog to my new website: http://www.2healthandwellness.org/ <br />showing your festive foodies to all! <br />Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and yours! Namaste Jwls
Hope Santa brings you some snow this Christmas!!
so festive! Love that it's diary free.
This drink looks so festive and delicious!!
This looks AMAZING. Would it be okay with you if I feature your recipe in a roundup? I'd love to include a photo in the collage, and of course I'll link over to this post.
Thank you :)! Of course you can, if you link back I never mind.