Eggnog Martini

Name: Eggnog Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1.5 Oz Vanilla vodka; 1 Oz Amaretto; 2 Oz Eggnog; Ice; Chocolate shavings, simple syrup, and cinnamon sugar to garnish

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PREP TIME 5 min

Cocktail Type

Martini

Great for

Christmas

Difficulty

Easy

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Eggnog is synonymous with Christmas, and this quick and easy eggnog martini is everything when you’re strapped for time and have thirsty guests about to spill through your door. The beauty of this modern Eggnog Martini recipe is that you’re going to use store-bought eggnog instead of making your own—and if you don’t tell anyone, they will never know the difference. Your secret is safe with us. Oh, and if you’re a vegan looking for an eggnog fix, we’ve got you covered with some of the best eggnog cocktails and a few tasty vegan options for you to try.

The best Eggnog Martini recipe

With only three ingredients, whipping up this little sipper won’t take you long at all. It’s a simple and delicious way to elevate your Christmas cocktail party. Using ready-made eggnog isn’t the only gamechanger. For the best eggnog martini recipe, replace the rum with vanilla-flavored vodka. Totally delicious!

QUICK TIPS

Use store-bought eggnog instead of making your own! No one will know the difference, we promise.

For a different type of Eggnog Martini, use brandy, rum or whiskey instead of vodka.

Love the taste of chocolate? Replace the amaretto with chocolate liqueur.

INGREDIENTS

MAKE FOR

1 Person

1.5 Oz

45 Ml

1.5 Parts

Vanilla vodka

1 Oz

30 Ml

1 Parts

Amaretto

2 Oz

60 Ml

2 Parts

Eggnog

Ice

Chocolate shavings, simple syrup, and cinnamon sugar to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

Pour a dash of simple syrup onto one plate and cinnamon sugar onto another

Dip the rim of the martini glass into the syrup and then the cinnamon sugar and set aside

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice

Add the vodka, amaretto liqueur and eggnog

Give it a good shake until chilled and creamy

Strain into a prepared martini glass, sprinkle over chocolate shavings and serve

What alcohol do you use in an Eggnog Martini?

This recipe uses vanilla-flavored vodka, but you can switch it up and create your own favorite flavor. It’s all about making something that you will love! So go ahead and experiment with brandy, rum, or whiskey instead of vodka. To make your eggnog martini a little richer, replace the amaretto with chocolate liqueur. Try adding a dash of peppermint liqueur for a fresh twist. If coffee is more your thing, add some coffee liqueur instead. Love the taste of cinnamon? Then add some cinnamon whiskey. You get the picture: do whatever tickles your Christmas fancy and have a merry good time!

When is the best time to serve an Eggnog Martini?

To get the festivities started, you can serve this eggnog martini vodka as a warming welcome drink at your Christmas cocktail party, as a sweet ending to an indulgent Christmas meal, or on any occasion that calls for festive flavors and celebrations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You’ll need good quality ingredients, a cocktail shaker, measuring spoons, and a martini glass to pull off the best eggnog martini recipe. It doesn’t get simpler than that!

Many shops stock ready-made dairy-free and vegan eggnog, so make sure you check the label before you buy it. You can also make your own dairy-free vegan eggnog at home with coconut cream and cashew or almond milk.

Dark, aged, or spiced rums work well in eggnog. However, steer clear of white rum as it doesn’t have the same depth of flavor—and where’s the yum in that?

To turn this slow sipper into an Espresso Eggnog Martini, you need rum, coffee liqueur, espresso, eggnog, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon. Follow the same method above and enjoy with a coffee twist.