Eggnog Martini

Get in the holiday spirit and mix up a delicious eggnog martini. This recipe is very simple—requiring just three ingredients—and it's ready in minutes. It's a fabulous addition to any Christmas party, quick enough to shake up for unexpected guests, and a festive way to drink your holiday eggnog.

My neighbor, Janet, and I had an Eggnog Martini that was very good at McGillian’s Olde Ale House. This was the description: Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Jacquin’s PA Dutch Spiked Eggnog, Dash of Cream, Cinnamon-Sugar Rim, Nutmeg. The recipe below is similar, but adds the amaretto liquer. I think what was special about the drink was the cinnamon-sugar on the rim of the glass.

A chilled glass is highly recommended for this drink. It will keep the cocktail cold longer, which helps marry the flavors. To do it at the last minute, simply place a few ice cubes in the glass while you mix up the drink, then discard them before straining.

This martini tastes great with brandy, rum, or whiskey and you can find vanilla-flavored versions of all three.

1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
1 ounce amaretto liqueur (or Frangelico - hazelnut liquer)
2 ounces eggnog
Ground nutmeg, for garnish
Cinnamon stick, for optional garnish

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka, 1 ounce amaretto, and 2 ounces eggnog.

Shake very well (at least 20 seconds).

You can also dress up the martini by adding a cinnamon-sugar rim before straining the cocktail.

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and dust with ground nutmeg. Garnish with a cinnamon stick if you wish. Serve and enjoy.

Makes 1 martini