When you’re looking for a fun festive drink that’s a stunning color but still easy to make, this Whoville Martini is the perfect pick. Named after the town in the How The Grinch Stole Christmas movie, this fun cocktail is as delicious as it is festive.
Frothy, creamy, and a tasty blend of mint and chocolate, this Whoville Martini is the perfect party pleaser. Simple and quick to make, you just need a cocktail shaker and a few ingredients to whip up this Christmas martini recipe.
The Whoville Martini is a fun and tasty holiday cocktail. Whether you’re hosting a grand Christmas party or enjoying a quiet night by the fireplace, this martini is sure to add cheer. I love sipping on this martini after dinner – it’s like dessert in a glass!
Serve it in a martini or coupe glass to add sparkle to your holiday festivities, and garnish it with bright red maraschino cherries or mint, and cheers!
What You’ll Love About Whoville Martini
- Festive Flavors: The combination of chocolate and mint brings a delightful holiday cheer.
- Easy to Prepare: With simple ingredients and quick steps, you’ll have more time to enjoy with your guests.
- Versatile: Perfect for Christmas parties or a cozy night in.
- Eye-catching Presentation: The pastel green color and festive garnishes are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- Creme de menthe
- Creme de cacao liqueur
- Heavy whipping cream – Not whipped cream.
- Vodka
- Mint – Optional garnish.
- Maraschino cherries – Optional garnish.
How to Make Whoville Martini
- Add 3-4 ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
- Pour in the vodka, creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and heavy whipping cream.
- Shake vigorously for 2 minutes to blend the flavors and chill the cocktail.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a maraschino cherry.
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Chill Your Glass: Always serve your martini in a chilled glass for that extra crisp touch and to keep the martini cold.
- Chocolate shavings or a candy cane are other fun and delicious garnishes to elevate your Whoville Martini.
- You can use clear creme de menthe if you can’t find the green version, but the cocktail will be white, not pastel green.
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What to Serve with Your Whoville Martini
I love starting meals with a martini. This holiday martini is the perfect starter to meals of humble fare like chili or stew but also before elegant meals of seafood stuffed salmon or beef tenderloin.
Whoville Martini
Equipment
- 1 cocktail shaker
Ingredients
Whoville Martini
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1/2 ounce green creme de menthe or clear creme de menthe
- 1/2 ounce creme de cacao
- 1 ounce heavy whipping cream unwhipped
Instructions
- Add 3-4 ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
- Pour in the vodka, creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and heavy whipping cream.
- Shake vigorously for 2 minutes to blend the flavors and chill the cocktail.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Chill Your Glass: Always serve your martini in a chilled glass for that extra crisp touch and to keep the martini cold.
- Chocolate shavings or a candy cane are other fun and delicious garnishes to elevate your Whoville Martini.
- You can use clear creme de menthe if you can’t find the green version, but the cocktail will be white not pastel green
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.
Needed a new drink to try and stumbled upon this martini – very refreshingly tingly from the creme the menthe! I used a clear creme the menthe since I couldn’t find the pastel green one. Will make it again.