If you are looking for the perfect dessert cocktail to get you into the holiday spirit, you have to make this sugar cookie martini! It is so perfect for the holiday season, especially when garnished with holiday sprinkles!
You'll love this sugar cookie martini
It's festive. This is such a festive cocktail recipe! It's so perfect for your next holiday party. I personally like making it as a dessert cocktail, you get to satisfy your sweet tooth while having a fun little Christmas martini.
It's easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, a cocktail shaker, and your favorite martini glass, this sugar cookie martini comes together in no time.
It's delicious. If you're wondering if this actually tastes like a sugar cookie, it does! It's crazy how all these ingredients come together to create something that tastes so much like actual cookies.
Ingredients
Vanilla Vodka. I like using vanilla vodka for this recipe, if you don't have vanilla vodka, don't worry! You can always use a combination of regular vodka and vanilla extract. I've included more directions below under "substitutions and variations."
Amaretto. Amaretto is an Italian almond-flavored liqueur. Not only does it make all the difference in this sugar cookie cocktail recipe, I also think it's a staple for any home bar! I recommend grabbing yourself a bottle.
Irish Cream Liqueur. I like the touch of Irish cream, it adds the perfect amount of chocolate and vanilla flavors to this cocktail. I know sugar cookies don't have chocolate, but the Irish cream flavor just brings everything together. Baileys Irish Cream is my favorite brand, if you are looking for suggestions!
Milk. You can use whole milk or heavy cream for this recipe. I typically don't like milk or cream in my cocktails (unless it has alcohol) but the milk is absolutely necessary for this Christmas cookie martini.
How to make a sugar cookie martini
- In a cocktail shaker, add in 1 ½ oz vanilla vodka, ½ oz amaretto, 1 oz Irish cream, and ½ oz milk.
- Add fresh ice and vigorously shake.
- Strain into a martini glass, and enjoy!
How to add a sprinkle rim on a martini glass
Adding a sprinkle rim leans into the sugar cookie vibes and makes this drink so much more fun and festive! Here's how you can rim a martini glass with sprinkles for this sugar cookie martini recipe. You'll need two things: vanilla frosting and festive holiday sprinkles. I prefer using Nonpareils, they stick so nicely to the frosting.
- With a butter knife, spread a little bit of vanilla frosting on the rim of your martini glasses.
- Pour some sprinkles onto a small plate and then dip your frosting-rimmed martini glass into the sprinkles.
How to make a batched sugar cookie martini
- In a large pitcher, combine 2 cups vanilla vodka, ¾ cup amaretto, 1 ¼ cup Irish cream, and ¾ cup milk.
- Stir well and store in the refrigerator.
- To serve one cocktail, add 4 oz into a cocktail shaker over ice.
- Shake and strain into a martini glass.
Tip: you can dip the rims of the martini glass in frosting and sprinkles before your party so your guests can still have that festive sprinkle rim! Alternatively, you can serve them with a side of Christmas cookies!
Substitutions and variations
Vanilla Vodka. If you don't have vanilla vodka, you can use 1 ½ oz of plain vodka mixed with ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract. If you're making the batched cocktail, use 2 cups regular vodka and 2 teaspoon vanilla extract. You still get that vanilla flavor, but don't have to worry about running out for vanilla vodka!
Amaretto. You can also try making this with butterscotch schnapps for a delicious buttery finish.
Sweetness. I personally think this Christmas cookie cocktail is perfectly sweet, but if you like sweeter cocktails, you can always add in simple syrup or even maple syrup. I recommend adding a very small amount at a time.
Coffee Creamer. If you have sugar cookie coffee creamer or even just regular sweet cream coffee creamer, you can absolutely use that in place of the milk!
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Sugar Cookie Martini
If you are looking for the perfect dessert cocktail to get you into the holiday spirit, you have to make this sugar cookie martini! It is so perfect for the holiday season, especially when garnished with holiday sprinkles!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz vanilla vodka
- ½ oz amaretto
- 1 oz Irish cream
- ½ oz milk
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add in 1 ½ oz vanilla vodka, ½ oz amaretto, 1 oz Irish cream, and ½ oz milk.
- Add fresh ice and vigorously shake.
- Strain into a martini glass, and enjoy!
Notes
How to add a sprinkle rim on a martini glass
Adding a sprinkle rim leans into the sugar cookie vibes and makes this drink so much more fun and festive! Here's how you can rim a martini glass with sprinkles for this sugar cookie martini recipe. You'll need two things: vanilla frosting and festive holiday sprinkles. I prefer using Nonpareils, they stick so nicely to the frosting.
- With a butter knife, spread a little bit of vanilla frosting on the rim of your martini glasses.
- Pour some sprinkles onto a small plate and then dip your frosting-rimmed martini glass into the sprinkles.
How to make a batched sugar cookie martini
- In a large pitcher, combine 2 cups vanilla vodka, ¾ cup amaretto, 1 ¼ cup Irish cream, and ¾ cup milk.
- Stir well and store in the refrigerator.
- To serve one cocktail, add 4 oz into a cocktail shaker over ice.
- Shake and strain into a martini glass.
Tip: you can dip the rims of the martini glass in frosting and sprinkles before your party so your guests can still have that festive sprinkle rim! Alternatively, you can serve them with a side of Christmas cookies!
Substitutions and variations
Vanilla Vodka. If you don't have vanilla vodka, you can use 1 ½ oz of plain vodka mixed with ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract. If you're making the batched cocktail, use 2 cups regular vodka and 2 teaspoon vanilla extract. You still get that vanilla flavor, but don't have to worry about running out for vanilla vodka!
Amaretto. You can also try making this with butterscotch schnapps for a delicious buttery finish.
Sweetness. I personally think this Christmas cookie cocktail is perfectly sweet, but if you like sweeter cocktails, you can always add in simple syrup or even maple syrup. I recommend adding a very small amount at a time.
Coffee Creamer. If you have sugar cookie coffee creamer or even just regular sweet cream coffee creamer, you can absolutely use that in place of the milk!
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