Nutcracker Martini Recipe (Festive Holiday Cocktail)

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This nutcracker martini recipe is the perfect Christmas cocktail for the holiday season. It’s made with just four ingredients and has a perfect balance of holiday flavors. 

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Nutcracker Martini Cocktail Ingredients

To make this tasty drink you will need equal parts of each ingredient. This makes this delicious holiday cocktail recipe easy to remember. You will need:

• 2oz vodka
• 2oz amaretto 
• 2oz creme de cacao
• 2oz Baileys Irish cream

You will also need a cocktail shaker, bar strainer, and cocktail jigger. These can all be found online here: 

• cocktail shaker
• cocktail jigger
• bar strainer

How to Make a Nutcracker Martini

First, fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. 

Then, using a cocktail jigger measure and pour the vodka into the shaker. 

Next, measure and pour the Irish cream into the shaker. Baileys flavor is sweet and creamy with notes of both chocolate and vanilla.

Then the amaretto. We are using Disaronno amaretto, but you can use any brand that you prefer. Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur that has a nutty almond flavor.

Lastly, add the creme de cacao. This is where the delicious chocolate flavor will come from. 

Then secure the top of the shaker and give it a good shake. 

Use a bar strainer and pour the delicious nutcracker martini into a martini glass. 

Enjoy as is or garnish this holiday cocktail with shaved dark chocolate.

The Perfect Cocktail for Christmas Holidays 

The Nutcracker martini combines all of the best holiday flavors into one drink.

It has a perfect balance of chocolate, nuts and cream.  Not one flavor overpowers the other and it goes down quite smoothly. 

Since this cocktail is so easy to make you can make it for guests at any upcoming events and holiday parties.

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If you love martinis then make sure to check out these other martini recipes:

• Almond Joy Martini
• Espresso Martini

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