The Candy Cane Martini is a Christmas cocktail that was created by Jassy Davis and was first published in her book Winter Warmers: 60 Cosy Cocktails for Autumn & Winter. There are several recipes out there with the same name, but most are considered kitschy by serious imbibers because they're made with super sugary ingredients. This version is entirely different because it's made with a more classic vodka Martini template but adds festivity with white chocolate liqueur, peppermint liqueur, and a crushed candy cane rim.
Crush candy cane in a mortar and pestle, pour crushed candy cane onto a plate, rub outer rim of a martini glass with simple syrup, and roll rim of glass in candy cane until coated.
Add vodka, white crème de cacao, and white crème de menthe to a mixing glass.
Fill mixing glass with cubed ice.
Using a bar spoon, stir for 30-45 seconds until well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Using a julep strainer, strain into rimmed martini glass.