Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Twelve Treats of Christmas-Egg Nog Martini

With all the holiday baking I've been doing, I decided I needed to treat myself. So, I took a break to watch some cheesy Christmas television and sip on one of these little babies. They're quick to whip up and so tasty, too. Just make sure you use full-fat egg nog; the low-fat kind is just too thin to work here.

Cheers!

egg nog martini
Egg Nog Martini
adapted from Lon's Hermosa Inn, a Phoenix institution
printer-friendly recipe

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. dark rum
1 oz. spiced rum
1/2 oz. vanilla vodka
4 oz. full-fat egg nog
a dash of nutmeg
honey, crushed graham crackers, and a cinnamon stick (optional garnishes)

Directions:
1. If desired, dip the rim of a chilled martini glass in honey and then into graham cracker crumbs.

2. Pour rums, vodka, and egg nog in a shaker with ice. Shake until combined.

3. Strain into glass, sprinkle with nutmeg, and garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired. Makes one stiff egg nog martini.

One year ago: molasses crinkles