Holiday Martinis

Being that it is the holiday season, and in many locations there's a chill in the air, why not warm the festivities with a nice holiday martini? Here are a few of the Connoisseur’s favorite recipes…

Peppermint Patty

· 2 ounces vodka
· 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
· ½ ounce white crème de cacao

Combine in shaker with ice, stir gently and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Apple Pie Martini

· 1 ½ ounces vanilla vodka
· ½ ounce brandy
· ½ teaspoon dry vermouth
· Sliver of green apple
· 1 small chunk green apple

Add the liquid ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Rub the apple chunk inside a chilled martini glass. Strain mix into the glass and top with apple sliver.

Holiday Martini

· 1/3 cup cranberry juice
· ¼ cup cranberry liqueur
· ¼ cup grand marnier or cointreau
· 1 Tsp fresh lime juice

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.