This White Chocolate Peppermint Martini recipe is the ultimate festive cocktail! Creamy white chocolate, cool peppermint schnapps, and a candy cane rim that says "Merry Christmas!" makes it a crowd favorite. This easy peppermint martini chocolate cocktail shakes up in minutes and delivers a dessert-style holiday flavor everyone loves.
Whether you're hosting a Christmas party, planning a cozy night in, or want a fun signature drink for your cookie exchange, this white chocolate peppermint martini checks all the festive boxes. I've made it more times than I care to admit (in the name of research, of course), and every batch is gone before I even have time to pour a second glass.
If you love peppermint cocktails, don't miss my Baileys Peppermint Martini or the dessert-inspired Tiramisu Martini. You can also try it as a fun variation with rum instead of vodka for a creamy rum and peppermint schnapps twist.
Quick Look: White Chocolate Peppermint Martini Recipe
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🍹 Shake Time: 20-30 seconds
- ✨ Total Time: 5 minutes
- 🥂 Servings: 1
- 😎 Skill Level: Easy
- 🌿 Flavor Profile: Creamy white chocolate + cool peppermint. It's one of the best white chocolate cocktails, a winter wonderland drink, and a must-have for holiday celebrations.
- 🍬 Glass Rim Options: Crushed candy canes, red sprinkles, white chocolate drizzle
- 🎉 Pairs Well With: Christmas Cookie Collection, Magic Cookie Bars, Bacardi Rum Cake
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe
If you've been hunting for the perfect white chocolate peppermint martini recipe, this one is a keeper. It's smooth, festive, and has that perfect balance of peppermint and chocolate without being overly sweet.
- Quick & Simple: This holiday martini uses just a few ingredients and shakes up in minutes.
- Peppermint-Chocolate Flavor: A creamy dessert cocktail similar to a peppermint bark martini.
- Customizable: Use vanilla vodka, peppermint vodka, or adjust the sweetness to taste.
- Perfect for Christmas: A candy cane rimmed martini that looks stunning on any holiday table.
Ingredient Notes
See printable recipe card below for exact measurements and directions.
- Vodka– Adds a warm, creamy base. Peppermint vodka can be swapped in for extra mint flavor.
- White Chocolate Sauce-Use Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur for a true cocktail flavor, or white chocolate sauce for a sweeter, thicker dessert-style martini.
- Peppermint Schnapps– The key to that classic peppermint martini flavor. Adjust to taste depending on how minty you want your chocolate-peppermint balance.
- Heavy Cream– Creates that dreamy, white-chocolate texture. Half-and-half works for a lighter version.
- Candy Canes– Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies give the perfect festive rim for this candy cane martini.
How to make this White Chocolate Peppermint Martini Recipe
Step 1. Spread frosting or white chocolate sauce around the rim of your martini glass.
Step 2. Dip into crushed candy canes or red sprinkles.
Step 3. Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in white chocolate sauce, vodka, peppermint schnapps, and cream. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds. This chills the drink and gives that silky, frothy top every good peppermint martini chocolate cocktail needs.
Step 4. Strain into the prepared martini glass. Garnish with a mini candy cane or a white chocolate drizzle.
Tips for Success
- Chill your martini glasses in the freezer as it keeps your white chocolate peppermint martini extra creamy and cold.
- Want a thicker, dessert-style martini? Add a tablespoon of white chocolate liqueur.
- Prefer it less sweet? Decrease the white chocolate and increase the vodka for balance.
- Hosting a crowd? Multiply the recipe and mix everything in a pitcher. Keep chilled and shake individual servings with ice.
Storage
This martini is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep it ahead. Store the mixture (without ice) in an airtight jar for up to 3 days. Shake vigorously before serving.
White Chocolate Peppermint Martini Recipe FAQs
Yes! Use peppermint vodka or peppermint white chocolate liqueur for a milder mint flavor while keeping the peppermint martini chocolate profile.
Absolutely. Blend the ingredients with a cup of ice for a frosty peppermint chocolate martini slushie.
A rolling pin works great, but a quick pulse in a food processor keeps things tidy, especially when you're making candy cane martinis for a crowd.
Yes! Add ½ oz crème de cacao for a chocolatey kick that complements the peppermint without overpowering the creamy white chocolate base.
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White Chocolate Peppermint Martini Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz vodka
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- ½ oz white chocolate sauce or white chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter version
- 3 tablespoon frosting for glass rim
- 6 mini candy canes for garnish
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Spread frosting or white chocolate sauce around the rim of your martini glass. Dip into crushed candy canes or red sprinkles.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, peppermint schnapps, white chocolate sauce, and cream.
- Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds to chill and create a frothy top.
- Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with a mini candy cane or drizzle with chocolate. Enjoy responsibly!
Notes
- Chill martini glasses in the freezer for an extra creamy, cold cocktail.
- For a thicker dessert-style martini, add an extra tablespoon of white chocolate liqueur.
- To make it less sweet, reduce white chocolate and slightly increase vodka.
- Multiply ingredients for a crowd and shake individual servings with ice.
Storage Best served fresh, but you can prep ahead. Store mixture (without ice) in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Shake before serving.
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Paula says
Loved this white chocolate martini! It tasted like a candy cane and was a great addition to our holiday party.
Kristin Hayes says
Love hearing this!! So glad you enjoyed!
Tammy says
What a delicious and fun cocktail for the holidays! This looks absolutely delicious and perfect for the holiday season.
Kristin Hayes says
So glad you enjoyed!!
Katie Crenshaw says
I love how this turned out. It is perfect for Christmas. The creamy peppermint flavor is delicious!
Kristin Hayes says
So glad you enjoyed!!
Catalina says
Tried it for friends and everyone loved it. The peppermint flavor is just right.
Kristin Hayes says
So glad you enjoyed!
Amy says
These look like Christmas in cookie form! The white chocolate and peppermint pairing is such a classic holiday favorite, and the texture looks wonderfully soft and chewy. My family would absolutely devour these!
Kristin Hayes says
Soooo creamy and delicious!! Enjoy!!
Ben says
Great cocktail. It is both holly and jolly. I’m going to serve this one with your Baileys peppermint one for our party.
Kristin Hayes says
Yay! Glad you enjoy!!
Terri says
Phenomenal cocktail. I love the flavors and the festive look.
Kristin Hayes says
Aww thanks! Glad you enjoy too!!
Maria says
I am LOVING these cocktail recipes you’ve been sharing. I’ve already added your chocolate mint Baileys cocktail to my party list, and this one is going on there, too.
Kristin Hayes says
Yay!! Love hearing this!!
Beth says
I LOVE this cocktail so much. It’s so festive. I can’t wait to serve it and your Baileys holiday cocktail at our party this year.
Kristin Hayes says
So glad you enjoyed! Cheers!