An extra jolly holiday drink.

This martini is sweet, luscious, and bursting with a beautiful balance of intense minty flavor.

What’s in a Peppermint Martini?

Southern Living Peppermint Martini in glasses to serve garnished with mint leaves and mini candy canes

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

This peppermint martini recipe uses three kinds of liquors and a few minty ingredients.

Here’s what you need:

How To Make a Peppermint Martini

Grab your cocktail shaker.

Here’s a brief look at how this martini is made.

Southern Living Peppermint Martini ingredients

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

)white chocolate liqueur

1/4cup(2 oz.

)peppermint schnapps or creme de menthe

3Tbsp.

(1 1/2 oz.

Southern Living Peppermint Martini melting the chocolate

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Microwave on HIGH in 20 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.

Place crushed peppermint candy in a second shallow dish.

Place glasses in refrigerator until chocolate hardens and glasses are lightly chilled, about 5 minutes.

Southern Living Peppermint Martini crushed peppermint candy in a dish

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Add martini ingredients to shaker with ice:

Fill a cocktail shaker two-thirds full with ice.

Add white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, vodka, and heavy whipping cream.

Place lid on shaker; shake until well combined and chilled, 1 to 2 minutes.

Southern Living Peppermint Martini preparing the rims of the glasses

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Strain into prepared martini glasses.

Garnish and serve:

Garnish each martini with a miniature candy and a sprig of fresh mint.

Southern Living Peppermint Martini filling the shaker with ice

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern LIving Peppermint Martini adding the drink ingredients to the shaker

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Peppermint Martini ingredients in shaker

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Peppermint Martini straining the drink into the glass

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Southern Living Peppermint Martini garnishing the drinks with mint and a candy cane

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox