How to Make a Peaches & Cream Martini

Martini glasses

It has become popular to adapt the classic martini recipe--gin or vodka with a dash of vermouth--by introducing different liquors and flavorings. Bars today serve many different types of specialty martinis, everything from watermelon to chocolate. The peaches and cream martini is simple to make, and the result is a refreshing cocktail that tastes both a little fruity and a little creamy.

Things You'll Need

• Cocktail shaker
• Crushed ice
• Martini glass
• Vodka
• Peach schnapps
• Half and half
• Peach slices
• Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Pour 2 ounces of vodka, a 1/2 ounce of peach schnapps and a 1/2 ounce of half and half into the cocktail shaker.

2. Fill the cocktail shaker with crushed ice.

3. Let the mixture stand for five seconds.

4. Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for five seconds.

5. Strain the mixture into a martini glass and garnish the martini with a peach slice and whipped cream.

Tips & Warnings

• To make the peaches and cream martini taste fruitier, use a higher ratio of peach schnapps to vodka. To make the peaches and cream martini taste creamier, use vanilla-flavored vodka.

• Substituting milk for half and half is not advised, as milk will not make the martini creamy enough. However, full cream can be used in place of half and half.

References

• Van Gogh Vodka Recipes