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    Home » Cocktail » Winter Wonderland Cocktail

    Winter Wonderland Cocktail

    Last updated on December 13, 2021. Originally posted on November 27, 2021 By Elaine 10 Comments

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    The dazzling and decadent winter wonderland cocktail is creamy, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re curled up by the fire or hosting a festive party, this delicious martini variation will have you falling in love with winter!

    Two martini glasses with a cream cocktail and colored balls on the rim as garnish

    There is no way that you won’t simply adore this winter wonderland martini. With its striking, snowy appearance and creamy mouth-feel, it makes a perfect holiday cocktail.

    Its four ingredients meld together so deliciously you’re going to want more, so be sure to remind yourself it’s a sipping cocktail. Don’t let its amazing flavor distract you from how potent it is!

    One of its great perks is that the winter wonderland can be made in a big batch for your party goers. Use the serving slider in the recipe card to adjust how many cocktails you’d like to make.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • I use light cream in this cocktail but you can substitute milk, half & half, or if you really want to be decadent, heavy cream.
    • If you are lactose intolerant, substitute an alternative milk like almond, rice, etc.
    • Creme de cacao comes in two forms: white (clear) and dark. To make this cocktail work, you can only use the white creme de cacao.
    • I use Godiva brand but you can substitute any brand of white chocolate liqueur.
    • I garnish with those colorful balls that you sprinkle on cupcakes (aka rainbow nonpareils). You can find them in the baking aisle. This is optional.
    • How to garnish this cocktail: Pour a small amount of the rainbow nonpareils on a small, flat plate. Dip your finger in a little simple syrup and rub it along the outside rim of the glass. Dip the glass rim into the balls and then gently shake it to dislodge any loose balls.

    How to make a winter wonderland cocktail

    Pre-step

    Get out your cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also get a measuring glass and two martini glasses.

    Garnish the rims of the glasses. (See notes).

    After measuring out the ingredients, pour them into the cocktail shaker.

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients – white chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, and light cream. (A)

    Step two

    Measure out 4 ounces of vanilla vodka. (B)

    Left - white chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao, vanilla vodka and light cream. Right - vanilla vodka measured out

    Step three

    Measure 2 ounces of white chocolate liqueur. (C)

    Step four

    Measure 2 ounces of white creme de cacao. (D)

    White chocolate liqueur and creme de cacao measured out

    Step five

    Measure 2 ounce of light cream. (E)

    Step six

    Get the garnished glasses. (F)

    Cream measured out with a martini glass garnished with colorful balls

    Step seven

    Cap the cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Divide and strain the liquid between the two glasses, but be careful not to pour the liquid over the garnished rims.

    A bowl martini glass in front of a regular glass filled with a cream cocktail

    Doesn’t this holiday martini just scream WINTER!?

    Let’s see this drink in a vertical view.

    The bowl glass in front of the other martini glass in vertical view with the white cocktail

    And the other glass.

    The classic martini glass in vertical view with the cream martini in it

    I hope you enjoyed this winter wonderland cocktail recipe. It’s so delicious!

    Other holiday cocktails

    • Cranberry martini
    • Candy cane martini
    • Apple butter old fashioned
    • Christmas shot
    • Mrs Claus cocktail

    And as always, may all your dishes/dishes be delish!

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    Colored balls on the rim of a martini glass filled with a cream cocktail

    Winter Wonderland Cocktail

    This dazzling and decadent winter wonderland cocktail is creamy, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re curled up by the fire or hosting a festive party, this delicious winter-inspired cocktail recipe is just what you need.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: christmas cocktail, winter wonderland cocktail, winter wonderland martini
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cocktails
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces vanilla vodka
    • 2 ounces white chocolate liqueur (I use the Godiva brand)
    • 2 ounces creme de cacao (white or clear)
    • 2 ounces light cream (or milk or half & half)

    Garnish – optional

    • ¼ teaspoon simple syrup
    • colorful cupcake balls

    Instructions

    • If you are going to garnish the glasses, do so now, see notes below on how.
    • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
    • Add vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, creme de cacao and light cream.
    • Cap cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Divide and strain the liquid between the two glasses.
    • Sip
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    cocktail shaker
    measuring glass
    martini glass
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • I use light cream in this cocktail but you can substitute milk, half & half, or if you really want to be decadent, heavy cream.
    • If you are lactose intolerant, substitute an alternative milk like almond, rice, etc.
    • Creme de cacao comes in two forms: white (clear) and dark. To make this cocktail work, you can only use the white creme de cacao.
    • I use Godiva brand but you can substitute any brand of white chocolate liqueur.
    • I garnish with those colorful balls that you sprinkle on cupcakes (aka rainbow nonpareils). You can find them in the baking aisle. This is optional.
    • How to garnish this cocktail: Pour a small amount of the rainbow nonpareils on a small, flat plate. Dip your finger in a little simple syrup and rub it along the outside rim of the glass. Dip the glass rim into the balls and then gently shake it to dislodge any loose balls.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 29mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Tara

      November 29, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      Such a fantastic cocktail to celebrate the holiday season! I love all those flavors and especially the festive sprinkles around the rim.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 29, 2021 at 2:16 pm

        Thanks so much Tara! I love the sprinkles too 🙂 But wait until you try the cocktail. 😉

        Reply
    2. Jersey Girl Cooks

      November 29, 2021 at 2:17 pm

      Suxh a great holiday cocktail and I love that it is 4 ingredients !

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 30, 2021 at 1:26 pm

        Thanks so much :). I appreciate it. Cheers.

        Reply
    3. Kathryn

      November 29, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      This drink is the most festive and so delicious! I really love the tip to use Godiva — the chocolate quality is so much better!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 30, 2021 at 1:27 pm

        Thanks so much Kathryn! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Jessie

      November 29, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      This cocktail sounds perfect for a holiday party with friends

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 30, 2021 at 1:27 pm

        It truly is. Thanks Jessie. I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    5. Heather Perine

      November 29, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      OH MY…this sounds amazing!! Can’t wait to make up a batch of these this winter for girls night!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        November 30, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        Yay, Heather! I bet you and your guests will love it! Cheers!

        Reply

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