Look no further for fun and festive martinis that are packed with seasonal flavors and are delicious to drink!  I have 4 recipes to share with you today.  All are great for holiday parties or family gatherings because they are simple to make and don’t require many ingredients, and you probably have most of the ingredients at home already.  Here are the recipes:

 

ESPRESSO MARTINI

This martini tastes just like boozy espresso and it’s phenomenal…if you like coffee!

Start by making the instant espresso, and let it cool completely.  Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.  Add the vodka, Kahlua, espresso, and simple syrup.  Shake vigorously then strain into a martini glass.  Enjoy!

This recipe is for ONE cocktail and can be found HERE.

SNICKERDOODLE MARTINI

This martini tastes just like a snickerdoodle cookie.  It’s perfectly sweet with a hint of spice.

Start by combining 2 Tbsp of sugar with 1 Tsp of cinnamon to create a cinnamon sugar mixture.  Add caramel sauce to one plate and the cinnamon sugar mixture to another plate.  Dip a martini glass in the caramel then into the cinnamon sugar to coat the rim.  Lightly shake off any excess sugar and set aside.  Repeat with the second martini glass.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.  Add the vodka, heavy cream, and last Tsp of cinnamon.  Shake vigorously then strain into 2 martini glasses.  Garnish with whipped cream.  Enjoy!

This recipe is for TWO cocktails and can be found HERE.

MINT CHOCOLATE MARTINI

This martini is for all the mint lovers out there.  It’s green in color, has wonderful mint flavor, and leaves a hint of chocolate in your mouth after each sip.

Start by adding sugar to a plate.  Use water to wet the rim of 2 martini glasses then dip into the sugar to coat the rim.  Lightly shake off any excess sugar and set both glasses aside.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.  Add the vodka, crème de cacao, crème de menthe, and half & half.  Shake vigorously then strain into 2 martini glasses.  Garnish with a mint leaf and shaved chocolate (both are optional).  Enjoy!

This recipe is for TWO cocktails and can be found HERE.

SALTED CARAMEL MARTINI

This martini is my personal favorite of the 4 but I’m a sucker for anything caramel.  The caramel adds the perfect amount of sweetness that is cut by the salty rim.  It’s like dessert in a glass.

Add caramel sauce to one plate and sea salt to another plate.  Dip a martini glass in the caramel then into the sea salt to coat the rim.  Lightly shake off any excess salt and set aside.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.  Add the Bailey’s, vodka, heavy cream, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract.  Shake vigorously then strain into a martini glass.  Garnish with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.  Enjoy!

This recipe is for ONE cocktail and can be found HERE.

These recipes were super fun to make, and we obviously enjoyed sampling the options 😊 I hope they give you some inspiration for cocktails you can make at home.  I do advertise these as “winter” martinis, but they can really be enjoyed year-round so keep these recipes on hand for anytime you are craving a martini or simply a fun cocktail.

Enjoy Happy Hour!

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