I thought we should start our holiday entertaining series the way all good parties get started: with a martini.

I love this recipe for the Candy Cane Martini. It is super easy to make and most of us have the ingredients already stocked in our bars, which means it is also budget friendly!

ingredients:
• 1 1/2 oz. vodka
• 1 tsp. peppermint schnapps

Mixing instructions:
Mix all ingredients with ice in a shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Here is an option: garnish with a small candy cane or create a candy cane “rimmer” with crushed candy canes.

Recipe from: ThatsTheSpirit.com