Peppermint Bark Martini
Peppermint vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and cream — inspired by Williams-Sonoma's peppermint bark (the holiday confection the company popularized in the 1970s).
- 2 ozvodka
- 1 ozwhite crème de cacao
- ½ ozpeppermint schnapps
- ½ ozhalf and half
- crushed candy cane rimgarnish
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The Peppermint Bark Martini is a modern holiday cocktail creation that emerged in American craft bars during the 2000s, inspired by the Williams-Sonoma peppermint bark confection that became one of the most beloved seasonal treats of the late 20th century. Williams-Sonoma's version — dark chocolate layered with peppermint-studded white chocolate — became a holiday staple after the company began selling it in the 1970s, and the flavor combination of peppermint and chocolate became strongly associated with Christmas gift-giving. The cocktail captures this pairing using peppermint vodka or schnapps, white chocolate liqueur, and Irish cream or cream, often with a crushed candy cane rim. The martini format elevated it from a casual seasonal shot to an upscale holiday cocktail menu offering appropriate for restaurant and hotel bar settings.
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