Crush 2 starlight mints and combine with coarse sugar in a shallow dish. Dip the rim of an 8-oz. martini glass into corn syrup, then immediately coat with crushed mint and sugar mixture. Set aside.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Even Santa can't resist these peppermint-flavored martinis made with Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka. Pick up a bottle while supplies last!
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 1
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Hy-Vee starlight mints, divided, plus additional for garnish | ||
| 1 tsp. coarse sugar | ||
| Hy-Vee light corn syrup, for garnish | ||
| 2 oz. Smirnoff Peppermint Twist vodka | ||
| 2 oz. clear creme de cacao | ||
| ½ oz. Hy-Vee half-and-half | ||
| Crushed ice | ||
| Small candy cane, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Shallow dish
- Cocktail shaker
- Ice
- Cocktail glass
Directions
Combine vodka, creme de cacao, half-and-half, ice and remaining 4 starlight mints in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until mixture is well-combined and turns light pink. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with additional crushed starlight mints and a candy cane, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
330 Calories per serving
5-oz.
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 30mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 0g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 0%
0%
Calcium 2%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 0%