Ingredients
Scale
2 ounces Bailey’s Vanilla Mint Shake Liqueur
2 ounces vodka
2 ounces creme de menthe
2 ounces half-and-half
Whipped cream
Chocolate or chocolate mint shavings
Green sanding sugar
Simple syrup
Instructions
For the Rim:
- Place a small amount of simple syrup on one saucer and spread a good layer of the green sanding sugar on the other.
- Dip the edge of the martini glass in the simple syrup first and then in the sanding sugar. Make sure the rim is well-coated all the way around.
For the Drink:
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in the Bailey’s, vodka, creme de menthe, and half-and-half and vigorously shake well (about 15-20 seconds).
- Pour the mixture into the rimmed martini glass.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle on the chocolate mint shavings to garnish.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This is a stronger cocktail that can be made as one large (8-9 ounces) martini as shown or split into two smaller martinis.
- You can use either clear or green creme de menthe. I used clear and as you can see, it’s still a greenish drink (even without the sanding sugar). The sanding sugar will drip down into the drink which helps the color.
- For the chocolate shavings, I grated an Andes mint. However, you can use any kind of shavings (Hershey’s chocolate bar or even ready-made).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails