This Eggnog Martini is perfect for your holiday party! If you can’t get enough of eggnog specialty drinks, this Christmas cocktail is for you.
Holiday cocktails are so fun to make. They can be over the top with garnishes, sweet and delicious, and everyone loves them. They are perfect to make for holiday parties.
This Eggnog Martini is no different. It comes together with a few ingredients, and it is perfect for a Christmas party or a quiet night by the fireplace.
Eggnog Martini Ingredients
Just three ingredients are needed for this sweet martini. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full recipe including all measurements.
- Eggnog: The star of the cocktail! Homemade or store-bought eggnog can be used, but I highly recommend checking out my eggnog recipe.
- Vodka: You don’t need a specialty vodka for this one, but if you have some vanilla vodka or caramel vodka on hand, it would be amazing.
- Cinnamon simple syrup: Similar to my simple syrup but with the addition of cinnamon for a little spice, read more on this below.
How To Make An Eggnog Martini
Here is a brief overview of how this eggnog martini recipe comes together. It’s perfect for a Christmas cocktail party or just a holiday ladies’ night. For the full recipe including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Make the cinnamon simple syrup. Combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring consistently. Remove from the heat, stir in the cinnamon, and allow to cool.
- Combine martini ingredients. Add the eggnog, vodka, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously until very cold and well combined.
- Garnish and enjoy! Strain the martini into a martini glass drizzled with caramel. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Enjoy while cold.
Martini Glasses
Homemade Eggnog
Eggnog is a creamy, rich beverage typically enjoyed around the holidays. It has an amazing flavor that makes an amazing dessert martini! While you can totally buy eggnog and make this cocktail, I dare to say it is even better when you make it from scratch. It can also be used to make Eggnog Latte, Creamy Eggnog Cheesecake, and my favorite, Eggnog Fudge.
Eggnog
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
We infuse our simple syrup with cinnamon which adds the perfect amount of sweetness and spice to the eggnog martini cocktail. In an eggnog martini, cinnamon simple syrup adds a layer of warm, sweet spice that enhances the classic holiday flavors of the drink.
Instead of relying on ground cinnamon, which can be gritty, the simple syrup allows the cinnamon flavor to infuse smoothly throughout the cocktail. This syrup also balances the richness of the eggnog and alcohol, creating a well-rounded, flavorful martini with just the right touch of sweetness and spice.
Cinnamon Syrup
Serving Tips
- Keep your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before making your cocktails to help keep your martini cold. A chilled cocktail glass keeps a drink colder longer.
- Those lines you see in the glass would be caramel sauce which just adds an extra touch. But if you don’t have that, you could certainly skip it.
- I love to top my eggnog martinis with some whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. A cinnamon stick can also be added.
Whipped Cream
Other Dessert Martinis
If you are throwing a holiday cocktail party, you are going to want this specialty martini as well as these festive drinks.
If you make this eggnog cocktail recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear what you think and would be so grateful if you left a comment.
Eggnog Martini
Ingredients
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Eggnog Martini
- 4 ounces eggnog
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon simple syrup
Instructions
To Make Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- Over medium heat combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring consistently. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from the heat, and stir in the cinnamon. Let cool completely.
To Make 1 Eggnog Martini
- Fill a martini shaker with ice. Add in the eggnog, vodka, cinnamon syrup. Shake vigorously until you can feel the shaker getting cold in your hand.
- In a martini glass, drizzle the caramel syrup. Gently pour the martini over it. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
John Marc Ramirez says
This eggnog Martini is worthy trying. I appreciate you sharing the ingredients for this great drink. :) Thank you for sharing
Joyce lemmon says
The description says to drizzle the caramel syrup. The caramel syrup is not mentioned in the ingredients. What caramel syrup do you suggest?
Thanks.
I usually just get the squeeze bottle near the ice cream toppings.
Pattie says
Can you substitute the vodka with rum?
I haven’t tested that, but it sounds delicious!