Eggnog Martini Cocktail
This Eggnog Martini Cocktail is rich, creamy, and full of festive flavor. With smooth vodka, sweet simple syrup and traditional eggnog, it's a holiday cocktail that feels both indulgent and easy to make. Finished with a sprinkle of nutmeg and a cinnamon stick garnish, it's everything you love about classic eggnog with a martini twist.
Serve this creamy eggnog martini at your next holiday party by the pitcher or for a cozy night in, it's the perfect drink for the holiday season.
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- Why You Will Love This Eggnog Martini Cocktail Recipe
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make our Eggnog Martini Cocktail
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- How to Serve an Eggnog Martini Cocktail
- What to Serve with this Eggnog Martini Cocktail Recipe
- Top Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions About our Eggnog Martini Cocktail Recipe
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We love using eggnog in all kinds of recipes. Be sure to try our Instant Pot Eggnog Cheesecake, Spiked Eggnog with Rum, Classic Eggnog Cheesecake, Eggnog French Toast Bake, Eggnog Espresso Martini or our Baileys and Eggnog.
Why You Will Love This Eggnog Martini Cocktail Recipe
- Creamy Texture: Eggnog brings a rich, velvety texture that's festive without being heavy.
- Simple to Shake Up: A few ingredients, one cocktail shaker and you're done.
- Flexible and Fun: Great with plain vodka, vanilla-flavored vodka or even amaretto.
- Perfect for Parties: This festive eggnog cocktail fits in at any holiday gathering.
- Looks as Good as it Tastes: Rim the glass with cinnamon sugar for a next level presentation.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to shake up this creamy, spiced, festive cocktail.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Eggnog: The base of this festive drink, you can use homemade eggnog or store-bought eggnog.
- Vodka: Unflavored vodka adds a clean boozy kick.
- Simple Syrup: Balances the alcohol with just the right amount of sweetness.
- Sugar, Ground Cinnamon + Nutmeg (optional): Used to create a flavorful sugar rim for added holiday flair.
For this delicious cocktail recipe, you'll want to have on hand a cocktail shaker and strainer, shot glass/jigger and a measuring spoon.
Substitutions and Variations
This eggnog martini recipe is flexible enough to suit your taste or what's already in your liquor cabinet.
- Maple Syrup: Use in place of simple syrup for a deeper, warm sweetness.
- Heavy Cream: Add a splash to thicken the texture and boost richness.
- Vodka Swap: Try vanilla vodka or caramel vodka for added flavor.
- Brown Sugar Rim: Mix brown sugar with ground cinnamon for a twist on the rim of the glass.
- Dairy-Free Eggnog: Works just as well if you're avoiding dairy.
- Amaretto: Add a splash for the nutty sweetness of amaretto. It pairs well with eggnog.
How to Make our Eggnog Martini Cocktail
This cocktail comes together quickly in just a few shakes, no prep work required.
If desired, rim your glass with a mixture of sugar, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice and add ingredients.
Shake until chilled and strain into a martini glass.
Hint: Pop your martini glasses in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving for a cold, crisp sip.
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How to Serve an Eggnog Martini Cocktail
This creamy cocktail is best served cold in a chilled glass with festive garnishes to match the season.
- Shaken/Stirred: Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice until well chilled, then strain into your glass.
- Glass: A martini glass is classic, but coupe glasses work too (and prettier).
- Garnishes: Top with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg, a cinnamon stick or rim the glass with cinnamon sugar for extra holiday flair.
What to Serve with this Eggnog Martini Cocktail Recipe
Pair this eggnog martini with holiday sweets and party snacks for a festive combo.
- Holiday Desserts: Crockpot candy, vanilla cake mix cookies, cranberry lemon muffins, ginger molasses cookies, chocolate espresso cookies, peppermint brownies.
- Holiday Appetizers: Mini cheese balls, brie and cranberry bites, bacon wrapped sausages, crockpot spinach and artichoke dip, baked brie, slow cooker Buffalo chicken dip.
- Seasonal Sips: Maple whipped coffee, spiked eggnog, crockpot hot chocolate, espresso Irish coffee, caramel mocha, cranberry shrub cocktail, Irish coffee with Baileys, peppermint mocha, spiked apple cider, eggnog and Baileys.
Top Tips
Keep these tips in mind to get the best flavor and texture from your eggnog martini every time.
- Shake Well: A good shake in your cocktail shaker ensures everything is evenly chilled. Shake about 10-15 times until the exterior feels very cold.
- Don't Skip the Garnish: A cinnamon stick or sprinkle of nutmeg adds the finishing touch.
- Make a Large Batch: Multiply the ingredients by 4 or more and store in a pitcher for easy party pouring.
Frequently Asked Questions About our Eggnog Martini Cocktail Recipe
Do you have questions about making our eggnog martini cocktail?
Yes, store-bought eggnog is perfect for this recipe. It's quick, convenient, and festive.
Plain vodka works great, but vanilla-flavored vodka or caramel vodka add a delicious twist.
Dip the rim of the glass in simple syrup, then into a mix of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon placed on separate plates.
You can! Mix in advance and refrigerate. Shake again before serving to bring back the creamy consistency.
No, it's balanced. You can always adjust the simple syrup to your taste or swap in maple syrup for a deeper flavor.
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Eggnog Martini Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker and Strainer
- Shot Glass/Jigger
- Measuring Spoon
Ingredients
- 3 ounces eggnog
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
OPTIONAL GLASS RIMMER:
- 1-2 tablespoon simple syrup
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- If desired, rim your glass with a mixture of sugar, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
- Fill a cocktail shaker about halfway with ice and add ingredients.
- Shake until chilled and strain into a martini glass.
Notes
- Pop your martini glasses in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving for a cold, crisp sip.
- A good shake in your cocktail shaker ensures everything is evenly chilled. Shake about 10-15 times until the exterior feels very cold.
- A cinnamon stick or sprinkle of nutmeg adds the finishing touch.
- Multiply the ingredients by 4 or more and store in a pitcher for easy party pouring.
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Now I’m seriously thirsty! any chance you have a favorite store bought dairy-free eggnog brand?
Oh I hope you make it and love it! When we buy dairy-alternatives in our house we often look buy Earth’s Own products. But I am not sure what is available where you live! Enjoy!
Wow! Love this Eggnog Martini Cocktail, can I use sparkling water in place of Vodka to create a alcohol free version?
Absolutely you can Abi! Vodka is a very netural flavor so there only major difference will be the added bubbles and a slightly less sharp flavor. This eggnog shines in this one so you will not miss the vodka if it is not needed.
Such a delicious cocktail; it is my hubby’s favorite.