Heart Healthy Peppermintini Recipe

There is no need to go with out Holiday Martini’s, when there is a Heart Healthy Peppermintini Recipe, that even a diabetic could have a couple of…
Here is a great Peppermint Martini or Peppermintini Recipe that will let you indulge in the festive season. This Peppermint Martini is such a great holiday drink to serve at your Christmas party this year. It is so Winter Fresh with minimal guilt. Word of caution, these peppermintini’s are pretty potent so do not drink and drive. This delicious Peppermint Martini Recipe is sure to be a hit at your next Holiday Gala!
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz (2 shots) vodka (or gin)
Splash of vermouth
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
2 tsp Fat Free French Vanilla liquid creamer (like Coffee-Mate or International Delight)
1 packet Splenda
Ice
Garnish With:
a mini candy cane
a peppermint stick
rim the martini glass with crushed peppermint candy pieces
DIRECTIONS:
Combine the vodka, peppermint extract, fat free creamer, splenda, splash of vermouth and ice in a cocktail shaker.
Shake it like Santa knows you’ve been VERY bad.
Carefully strain the mix into the Martini glass-you don’t want to bruise it
Garnish with mini candy cane, peppermint stick or pre-dip your Martini glass in candy cane pieces you have hit with your food processor
Ho Ho Ho and away we go!

Recipe makes 1 Holiday Martini
Enjoy your Heart Healthy Peppermintini Recipe…but be responsible and don’t drink and drive…
Happy Holidays and Bon Appetit
~The Baby Boomer Queen~




