Creamy Eggnog Martini

Christmas feels even more festive with this creamy, decadently rich Eggnog Martini. Made with just 3 ingredients and a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon, it’s a delicious cocktail to serve at your next holiday party.

This festive eggnog cocktail pairs beautifully with holiday appetizers and desserts. It’s the kind of drink that fits naturally into the season, when favorite holiday flavors and drinks start making their appearance.

As Christmas decorations go up and holiday music fills the stores, it’s the perfect time to bring out a few seasonal favorites. A festive cocktail can add another little touch of celebration to gatherings with family and friends.

This martini comes together with three simple ingredients and a quick shake or stir. Finish the glass with a cinnamon stick and a little holiday glitter sugar around the rim for a festive presentation.

In our family, having eggnog with a touch of rum on Christmas Eve is a tradition. This martini may just be the beginning of a new one, because it brings that familiar holiday flavor together in a fun and festive drink.

Creamy Eggnog Martini

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Celebrate the Christmas season with this creamy and decadently rich Eggnog Martini. With just three simple ingredients plus a sprinkle of nutmeg and cinnamon, you get a festive cocktail that tastes like pure holiday joy. It is smooth, sweet, and full of that classic eggnog warmth.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 ½ oz eggnog
• 1 ½ oz vanilla vodka
• ¾ oz Amaretto
• Pinch each of nutmeg & cinnamon
• Garnish: silver sugar nutmeg, cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. Coat the rim of a glass with a small amount of vanilla vodka, then dip it into the silver sugar to create a decorative rim.
2. Pour the eggnog, vanilla vodka, and Amaretto into a cocktail shaker. Add a pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon.
3. Toss in a small amount of crushed ice, then shake well until chilled and combined.
4. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and serve immediately.

Notes

RECIPE TIPS:

• Purchase a quality eggnog or make your own homemade eggnog as this is the main flavor of the cocktail.
• Chill the martini glasses in the freezer for about 30 minutes before serving. This will help keep the cocktail cold.

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