One of my long time best friends, David Edessa is the best Mixologist I know! He can create a tasty libation like no other! Because I am such a lucky gal, David has agreed to share some of his cocktail recipes on DIY Inspired (I can’t contain myself!). This post is his first, a collection of yummy holiday martinis perfect for your Holiday or New Year’s celebrations.
Ginger Snap Eggnog Martini
1oz Godiva White chocolate
1oz Vanilla Vodka
1/2oz Goldshlager
2oz Eggnog
Rim with crushed ginger snap cookies
Santa’s Cookies Martini
1oz Baileys
2oz Vanilla Vodka
1oz Godiva white chocolate
Splash cream(1oz)
Rim with crushed Oreo cookies
Peppermint Bark Martini
2oz Vanilla Vodka
1oz Peppermint Schnapps
1/2oz Clear Crème De Menthe
1/2oz Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur
1 tsp. Grenadine (for color… Not too much)
Rim with crushed peppermint bark
Trader Joes carries tasty ginger snaps and peppermint bark
Praline Eggnog Martini
1oz Vanilla Vodka
1oz Praline Pecan Liqueur
1oz Godiva Caramel
2oz Eggnog
Tip: When using goodies to rim a cocktail glass, make sure to crush the cookies as fine as possible. To rim, use simple syrup (sugar water), grenadine, or other syrup to adhere to the glass. You can also consider using Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Triple Sec as well.
You might want to consider having a hot beverage like cider, hot buttered rum or peppermint chocolate (spiked, of course)! I hope you enjoy these and try them out! If you do, come back and leave a comment and let us know your thoughts!
BTW, I tried the Santa’s Cookies Martini recipe… AWESOME!!
I don’t even drink that often, and I want to try all of these! I may have to have a holiday cocktail party for 2 (my wife and I). I’ll keep it private in case things get horribly embarrassing.
The Egg Nog recipes sound amazing!
I heart Egg Nog too! Can’t wait to try them for New Year’s!