Spiced Chocolate and Vanilla Martini

Well, this week officially marks the start of the holiday season!  Are you feeling like you might need a little "help" making it through seeing all of your special visitors?  No worries - I've come armed and ready!  This drink started out as a plan for a pumpkin martini - do you know how difficult it is to find pumpkin liquor?  There was an option to boil pumpkin and make a pumpkin simple syrup... but let's be honest - who's going to slave over the stove for a cocktail?  Not this chick.  I prefer my cocktails to be effortless ... and strong.  So, as I roamed the liquor store, this little gem evolved!
This is a great drink to serve with all of those yummy holiday desserts - it's actually like it's own little dessert in a glass!  The cinnamon is a must and makes it extraordinary.  So sit back, take a sip, and enjoy!  Best dishes and yummy dreams!

Cheers!
xoxo

Spiced Chocolate and Vanilla Martini

Makes 2-3 drinks

(I'm obviously more of a cook than a bartender.  I used measuring cups instead of shot glasses.)

1/4 c. Absolut Vanilla vodka

1/2 c. Creme de Cacao

1/2 c. whipping cream

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

ice

1.  Pour all ingredients into a martini shaker and shake with ice.

2.  Pour into a martini glass and enjoy this treat!

Shown with chocolate-dipped cinnamon sticks and a little chocolate drizzle on top!

*At first I used equal parts vodka and creme (1/2 c. each)... Whew!  Only make it that way if you don't want to remember your visit with those "special" holiday guests!  Ha