- April 25, 2024
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Peppermint is the official candy of the holiday season, and I can understand why. As a child, my Mom would make peppermint hot chocolate and top the whipped cream with crushed peppermint candies. I confess to having a passion for Peppermint Patties and, of course, peppermint ice cream — especially when Chef Pedro is whipping up his homemade desserts at The Table.
These days, I look for the grown-up version of peppermint; infusing peppermint into vodka makes for a clean, cool and seasonal delight. Needless to say, crushing peppermint candy canes is the perfect start to a holiday splash. Here’s my version of the Night before Christmas martini:
The Night Before Christmas martini:
1 ½ ounces Infused peppermint vodka
½ ounce white crème de cocoa
2 ounces French vanilla cream
Shake over ice and pour into chilled martinis glass
1 Peppermint Patty crushed and sprinkled on top
Cheers to a happy holiday season!
Ila Edwards is the bar chef and general manager at The Table Creekside