Chocolate Candy Cane Martinis Food

CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE MARTINIS

Steps:

• In a pitcher, combine cream, vodka and liqueur. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in 3 tablespoons crushed candies; pour remaining candies onto a small plate. Refrigerate whipped cream mixture until serving., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread onto a small plate. Spin rims of 12 cocktail glasses into melted chip mixture, then into crushed candies. Pour vodka mixture into prepared glasses; dollop with whipped cream mixture. If desired, garnish with additional candy canes.

CANDY CANE CHOCOLATE MARTINI

Steps:

• In a shaker (or stirring in a glass), add chocolate liqueur, crème de cacao, vanilla vodka, crème de menthe, and ice. Shake (or stir) a few times to mix together.
• Add cream and 2 tbsp chocolate syrup. Shake a few more times to combine all ingredients.
• Place candy canes in a plastic bag and crush (I used the bottom of the liquor bottle very carefully, and over a towel, to crush these). Spread candy cane pieces onto a plate.
• Pour 1 tbsp. of chocolate syrup onto a plate and dip rim of glasses into chocolate. Then dip rim of glass into candy cane pieces.
• Use remaining 2 tbsp chocolate syrup to drizzle decoratively into glass.
• Pour chocolate martini into glass and enjoy!

CANDY CANE COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Add all liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into martini glass. Garnish with candy cane.

CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE MARTINI

Steps:

• Place candy canes in a glass container, and pour vodka over the candy. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 4-24 hours.
• Place martini glasses in the freezer to chill.
• In a cocktail shaker, add infused vodka, chocolate liqueur, and half and half. Add a few ice cubes, and shake for about 10 seconds. Immediately strain into chilled glasses. (You don't want to shake or let the drink sit with the ice too long because it will become watered down.) Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE GANACHE

Steps:

• Bring cream to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour cream over chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let stand for 2 minutes. Add butter, then whisk mixture until smooth. Let cool, stirring often. Use immediately.