Sweet and buttery, this Sugar Cookie Martini is dessert in a glass. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a grown-up twist and just 3 ingredients. Vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps create a magical cookie-like flavor and the heavy cream gives it a rich and silky smooth texture. This festive cocktail is perfect for your holiday season!
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What You’ll Love About This Sugar Cookie Martini Recipe
- Dessert in a Glass – You will be shocked at how much these Christmas Cocktails tastes just like a sugar cookie! The buttery flavor comes from the rich, sweet butterscotch schnapps, and the vanilla vodka balances the sweetness and adds that vanilla punch we all love in a traditional sugar cookie.
- Easy to Customize – Add a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of Cinnamon, or colored sprinkles in the colors of your party theme. This martini is basically a blank canvas ready to add your flair for whatever situation you’re serving these holiday cocktails in!
- 3 Ingredients + 3 Minutes – That’s it! Really! Don’t you love when a drink this good only takes a few minutes to shake up and serve?
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Ingredients in Sugar Cookie Cocktail
- Vanilla Vodka – Vanilla vodka has a strong vanilla flavor, but unlike vanilla rum, it isn’t sweetened. So, it’s perfect for a martini where a strong punchy alcohol flavor is desired without being over-the-top sweet.
- Butterscotch Schnapps – Oh my goodness, this liqueur is just so yummy. It tastes like butterscotch candy, but don’t worry, the vodka in the drink balances all that sweetness. You can add more to the drink if you like things on the sweeter side. Another option is amaretto if you like an almond flavor or Bailey’s if you want a hint of chocolate.
- Heavy Cream – Heavy cream adds a creamy texture and rich flavor to the martini that you will love. You can substitute the cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream of your choice.
How to Make an Easy Sugar Cookie Martini
This Sugar Cookie Martini comes together in under 5 minutes! All you’ll need is a Cocktail Shaker and 3 ingredients to get started. Here’s how to make an easy sugar cookie cocktail:
- Prepare your glass with a sugar rim but dipping the rim in a shallow bowl of water, and then into a shallow plate of sugar. Set it to the side.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker, shake for 15 seconds, and strain the martini into the martini glass.
- Serve and enjoy!
Make a batch of 4 Drinks
Make a batch of 4 drinks ahead of time and keep them in a fridge so they’re even easier to serve at your next holiday party. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla vodka
- 1 cup butterscotch schnapps
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Topping & Pairing Ideas
This dessert cocktail recipe would be perfect served alongside some of our favorite recipes or you can garnish with festive toppings. Here are some ideas:
Toppings
- Holiday Sprinkles
- Whipped Cream
- Ground Nutmeg or Cinnamon
- Crushed Peppermints or Candy Canes
- Orange Zest
- Edible Glitter
- Crumbled Cookie Crumbs
Pairings
- Gingerbread Latte Cookies
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- Christmas Chocolate Truffles
- Gingerbread Cake
- Christmas Cookie Fudge
- Orange Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
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- Peppermint Espresso Martini
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- Spiced Cranberry Gin Fizz
- Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail
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Sugar Cookie Martini
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 ounces vanilla vodka
- 2 ounces butterscotch schnapps
- 1 ounce heavy cream or half-and-half
- 6 ice cubes
- sugar for the rim
Instructions
- Prepare your glass by dipping the rim in water and then in a shallow plate with the sugar.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a cocktail shaker and top with the ice cubes.
- Shake the cocktail shaker vigourously for 10-15 seconds, and gently pour the drink into your prepared glass.
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