My little boos can stick with my classic sugar cookies or chocolate sugar cookies, but for the adults? This sugar cookie martini is how we’re sippin’ into Christmas! It tastes just like a cookie fresh out of the oven, y’all. It’s made with vanilla vodka, Irish cream, and white chocolate liqueur. The flavor is creamy and sweet but not too sugary or strong. It just has a nice little boozy kick. The best part of this sugar cookie martini is the frosted rim coated in sugar pearls. I’m obsessed!
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How to Make Sugar Cookie Martini
These step-by-step photos show how to make a Christmas cookie martini, but be sure to check the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and detailed instructions. Skip to the → Sugar Cookie Martini Recipe
1. Frost and rim the glasses
Spread a thin layer of whipped vanilla frosting around the rims of the martini glasses, then dip them into sugar pearls to coat.
2. Shake the Martini
Add milk, Irish cream, vodka, and amaretto to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into the prepared glasses and serve.
PRO TIP: Pop your martini glasses in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before you frost them. The cold helps the frosting set up so it doesn’t melt when you pour in the drink.
Full Sugar Cookie Martini Recipe
Sugar Cookie Martini
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Ingredients
For the Martini
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup Irish cream I used Original Bailey's
- 2 oz vanilla vodka
- 2 oz white chocolate liqueur or amaretto
- Ice
For the Rim (Optional)
- whipped vanilla frosting
- sugar pearls or sprinkles
Instructions
- Using a small offset spatula, spread a thin layer of whipped vanilla frosting onto the rim of two martini glasses. Pour ¼ cup of sprinkles onto a small plate or bowl, then dip the rims on the sugar pearls to coat.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine milk, irish cream, vodka and amaretto. Add ice and shake until well combined and cold. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
How to Store
- Fridge: Pour your sugar cookie martini into a jar or airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days. But let me be real with you, boo… even when I make a big pitcher of this cocktail, I never have leftovers, so consider this a just in case. Give it a good shake before serving so it’s smooth again.
Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Start with good ingredients. Use a solid vanilla vodka and a white chocolate liqueur you actually like because that’s where all the flavor comes from.
- Shake it like you mean it! A strong shake with plenty of ice will make your sugar cookie drink cold and smooth.
- Don’t fill the glass to the top. Leave some space so your sprinkles stay cute and don’t melt into the drink right away.
- Have fun decorating the rim! I’m using sugar pearls because they remind me of little snowballs and Christmas, but you can use classic rainbow sprinkles, white sanding sugar, or festive red and green sprinkles too.
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Recipe Help
A mason jar with a lid works great, or any jar that seals tight. Just shake it like you would a regular shaker and you’re set.
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Trying your Recipe today for Thanksgiving. Will update after imbibing
Looking forward to hearing what you think!
Such a cool and festive cocktail – sure to be a favorite with the adults! 🙂
Festive and beautiful! This is the perfect signature cocktail for a holiday party! Thank you for sharing.
A perfect drink for this NYE at home! Thanks for sharing!
What a fun and festive cocktail! Pretty delicious too!
These look so festive, fun and delicious! I can not wait to try them! Merry Christmas!