Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

signature drink ideas - candy cane lane cocktail recipe

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We just had two fantastic cocktail recipes come our way from the mixologists over at Van Gogh Vodka, and we think they’d both make excellent signature drinks for a winter or holiday-themed destination wedding. The Candy Cane Lane martini tastes just as good as it looks (peppermint, yum!) and the Hot Caramel Buttered Rum is a perfect pick-me-up for destination fetes held in colder locations. Check out both of the recipes below. And if you’re looking for a drink idea less holiday-centric, don’t forget 10 Signature Cocktail Recipes photo gallery.

Candy Cane Lane

Ingredients:

• 2-1/2 oz Van Gogh Blue Vodka 
• 1 oz White crème de menthe
• 1/2 oz Peppermint schnapps
• Cream
• Splash of Grenadine
• Peppermint candy for garnish

Directions:

Add a dash of grenadine into the bottom of a chilled martini glass and set aside.  Pour the rest of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into the glass with grenadine to create a “swirl” effect.  Garnish with peppermint candy.’

Hot Caramel Buttered Rum

Ingredients:

• 3 oz Ron Abuelo Añejo
• 1 oz Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka  
• 1/4 stick Unsalted Butter, softened
• 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Ground Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• Cinnamon Stick

Directions:

Combine all ingredients (excluding rum and vodka) into a hot drinking cup or mug.  Mix together with a spoon then add Ron Abuelo Añejo and Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka. Pour in hot water (1 cup or more to personal taste) and stir vigorously until the mixture has dissolved.  Garnish with cinnamon stick.