This Candy Cane Martini is more than just creamy mint satisfaction. Subtle flavor of coffee wisps through the cocktail for refreshing warmth as well. Serve the Candy Cane Martini as an after dinner dessert martini or save this one for snuggling by the fire. This also makes an excellent Christmas cocktail for obvious candy cane striped reasons.

Candy Cane Martini Recipe

Candy Cane Martini – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 ounce Shellback Silver Rum

1/2 ounce Peppermint Schnapps

1/2 ounce Dark Sumatra Syrup

1-1/2 ounce Half & Half

Chocolate Dipped Candy Cane Garnish

Place ice in cocktail shaker. Add rum, peppermint schnapps, coffee syrup and half & half. Place lid on cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds to blend and chill the ingredients. Strain into liquid into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a chocolate dipped candy cane or miniature candy cane.

The Candy Cane Martini recipe was commissioned by representatives of Shellback Rum as part of the Corporate Mixology program offered by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist. Find more recipes created by Cheri Loughlin for Shellback Rum on this site and at ShellbackRum.com and by following Shellback Rum on Facebook.

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