Coconut Eggnog Martini

Creamy and smooth with a seasonal twist

Coconut Eggnog Martini 

Ingredients
1 ounce coconut cream
2 ounces eggnog
1 ounce coconut rum
1 ounce vodka
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus extra for garnish
Ice cubes
Toasted coconut flakes and a cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions
Rim a martini glass with coconut milk and dip it in toasted coconut flakes. Set aside.

In a cocktail shaker, combine coconut milk, eggnog, coconut rum, vodka and nutmeg. Add ice and shake until well chilled. Strain into the prepared martini glass. Sprinkle with extra nutmeg and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Serve chilled. 

Holiday Candy Cane Nog

Creamy cocktail with hints of cinnamon and peppermint.

Holiday Candy Cane Nog

Ingredients
2 ounces rum
1 ounces peppermint schnapps
4 ounces eggnog
1/2 ounces heavy cream
Crushed candy canes, for garnish
Whipped cream, for topping

Directions
In a cocktail shaker, combine rum, peppermint schnapps, eggnog and heavy cream. Shake until well mixed. Pour into a cocktail glass. Top with whipped cream and garnish with crushed candy canes.

Candy Cane Martini

Minty and strong

Candy Cane Martini

Ingredients
2 ounces vanilla vodka
1 ounces peppermint schnapps
1 ounces white chocolate liqueur
1/2 ounce heavy cream
Crushed candy canes rim and mini candy cane for garnish 🍬✨

Directions
Rim a chilled martini glass with crushed candy cane using simple syrup or water to make it stick.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vanilla vodka, white crème de menthe, white chocolate liqueur and cream. Shake until well chilled and creamy. Strain into the prepared martini glass. Garnish with a mini candy cane on the rim or floating in the glass.

Dark Chocolate Martini

Rich and chocolately

Dark Chocolate Martini

Ingredients
2 oz vanilla vodka
1 oz chocolate liqueur
1 oz crème de cacao
1 oz heavy cream 
1 tbsp dark chocolate syrup
Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions
Drizzle dark chocolate syrup inside a chilled martini glass.

In a shaker with ice, add vodka, chocolate liqueur. crème de cacao and cream/ Shake well until cold and creamy. Strain into prepared martini glass. Top with dark chocolate shavings, for garnish.

White Christmas Martini

Creamy and sweet

White Christmas Martini

Ingredients
2 oz vanilla vodka
1 ounce white chocolate liqueur
1 ounce peppermint schnapps
1 ounce heavy cream
Crushed peppermint candy, for rim
Mini candy cane or white chocolate curls, for garnish

Directions

Dip the rim of a chilled martini glass into a bit of white chocolate liqueur, then coat it with crushed peppermint candy. Set aside.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps and heavy cream. Shake vigorously until the mixture is cold and frothy. Strain into the prepared martini glass. Garnish with a mini candy cane or a sprinkle of white chocolate curls on top.

Triple Chocolate Martini

Rich, creamy and surprisingly potent.

Triple Chocolate Martini 

Ingredients
2 ounces chocolate vodka
1 ounce chocolate liqueur
1 ounce white chocolate liqueur
1 ounce heavy cream
Chocolate syrup, for garnish
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish

Directions
Drizzle chocolate syrup inside a chilled martini glass.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add chocolate vodka, chocolate liqueur, white chocolate liqueur and heavy cream. Shake until chilled. Strain into the prepared martini glass. Sprinkle chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder for garhnish.

Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

A ight and fresh appetizer

Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

Ingredients
24 slices French bread baguette
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated

Directions
Brush bread slices with butter and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

In a small bowl, combine strawberries, mint and honey. In another bowl, combine ricotta, jam and lemon zest. Spread ricotta mixture over toast and top with strawberry mixture.