Peppermint Patty Martini

Ingredients:

• ½ cup ice (added to shaker)
• 2 oz chocolate liqueur
• 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream
• 1 ½ oz Vodka
• 2 dashes of Peppermint Patty Balsamic
• 1 oz half & half or cream or milk
• Chocolate syrup, whipped cream, sprinkles, a candy cane for garnishment, if desired

Directions:

• Pour chocolate syrup onto a dish and dip the rim of the martini glass into the syrup to coat the rim
• Pour sprinkles or sugar into another dish and dip chocolate-rimmed martini glass into the mixture
• Add the ice, chocolate liqueur, Peppermint Patty Balsamic, Irish Cream, vodka, and half and half to the shaker
• Vigorously shake for about 30 seconds, then pour into the chocolate rimmed martini glass.
• Add whipped cream if desired, then add sprinkles, chocolate shavings, crushed peppermint or crushed candy of choice to the top of the whipped cream dollop.
• Garnish with a candy cane stick and enjoy!