Candy Cane Cocktails

CHEERS! 3 different ways to enjoy a Candy Cane cocktail during the holiday season #1 Candy Cane Martini Recipe courtesy of Girl Meets Fork 2 OZ. OF ½ & ½ CREAM ¼ OZ. OF STOLI VANILLA VODKA 1 ½ OZ. PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS ¼ OZ. CRÈME DE MINT ½ OZ. CINNAMON SCHNAPPS ½ OZ. GODIVA WHITE CHOCOLATE SPLASH OF GRENADINE SYRUP INSTRUCTIONS: MIX ALL THE HOLIDAY COMPONENTS INTO YOUR MARTINI SHAKER and ROLL BETWEEN THE SHAKER AND MIXING GLASS. NEXT, TOP THE RIM OF YOUR MARTINI GLASS WITH CRUSHED CANDY CANES.  THE RIM OF THE GLASS SHOULD BE ROLLED IN SIMPLE SYRUP SO THAT THE CANDY CANE WILL STICK TO THE GLASS. FINALLY, TOP IT OFF WITH A DAB OF YOUR PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS INFUSED WHIPPED CREAM AND SERVE COLD.   #2 TGIF’s (Copycat) Candy Cane Drink 2 OZ. OF ½ & ½ CREAM ¼ OZ. OF STOLI VANILLA VODKA 1 ½ OZ. PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS ¼ OZ. CRÈME DE MINT ½ OZ. CINNAMON SCHNAPPS ½ OZ. GODIVA WHITE CHOCOLATE SPLASH OF GRENADINE SYRUP INSTRUCTIONS: MIX ALL THE HOLIDAY COMPONENTS INTO YOUR MARTINI SHAKER and ROLL BETWEEN THE SHAKER AND MIXING GLASS. NEXT, TOP THE RIM OF YOUR MARTINI GLASS WITH CRUSHED CANDY CANES.  THE RIM OF THE GLASS SHOULD BE ROLLED IN SIMPLE SYRUP SO THAT THE CANDY CANE WILL STICK TO THE GLASS. FINALLY, TOP IT OFF WITH A DAB OF YOUR PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS INFUSED WHIPPED CREAM AND SERVE COLD.   #3  Candy Cane Punch (non-alcoholic) Ingredients 2 jars (10 ounces each) strawberry jelly 2 liters lemon-lime soda, divided 2 quarts peppermint stick ice cream Miniature candy canes, optional Directions In a large saucepan, melt jelly with 2 cups soda. Chill the jelly mixture and remaining soda. Just before serving, place 6 cups ice cream in a punch bowl. Gently stir in jelly mixture. Add remaining soda. Add remaining ice cream by scoopfuls. Garnish with candy canes if desired. Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.   No matter which way you choose to enjoy your holiday “spirits”, always remember to drink responsibly. Happy Holidays from The Pink Tulle Bride.

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