Peppermint Candy Prep

First, you want to take the wrappers off of the candy canes or the peppermint pieces.

Next, grab a zipper plastic bag and cover with a paper towel then pound those candy into small pieces (call it therapy! lol)

Transfer the crushed pieces to a shallow plate where you can dip the MOUTH of the glass in so make sure it is big enough

Set this aside.

Next, we are going to make the simple syrup for the martini glass rims

Stir white sugar and hot water together.

You'll need to make this with equal parts of hot water: sugar. 1:1.

Once the sugar is dissolved you've got gold (trust me simply syrup is something I am NEVER without in my kitchen, so make a jar and keep it!

Next, you will be pouring the simple syrup into a shallow bowl, again, remember that you need to get the mouth of that martini glass in there so make sure it is wide enough.

Set this next to the crushed candy cane bowl, and let's make the rimmed part of this white chocolate peppermint martini!

First, invert the martini glass and place the rim of the martini glass into the simple syrup.

Second, move to the candy cane bowl and gently twist the moistened rim into the crushed peppermint until the entire rim is evenly coated.

Set this martini glass aside and admire your work, and let's make the drink portion shall we?

IN a cocktail shaker add ice then vodka.

Follow with crème de cacao and peppermint schnapps.

Shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

Strain chilled liquid into a prepared martini glass.

Garnish with a small candy cane, if desired, and serve immediately.

Enjoy! 

Repeat for each additional martini!

Sip, Sip. Hooray! Dana XO