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Vanilla Vodka Creamtini
Ingredients
- Orange wedge
- Vanilla Sugar (recipe below) or granulated sugar
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 cup vanilla vodka*
- 1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur, whole milk, whipping cream, half-and-half or light cream
- 1 tablespoon Cointreau®, Grand Marnier®, orange liqueur, or orange juice
- Thin orange slices (optional)
- White chocolate and/or dark chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
Directions
1. Rub the rim of four to six chilled martini glasses with a wedge of orange. Spread vanilla sugar onto a plater. Invert glasses into the sugar to coat rims. Set aside.
2. In a cocktail shaker or container with tight-fitting lid, combine half of the ice cubes, half of the vanilla vodka, half of the Irish cream liqueur, and half of the Cointreau®. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain mixture into two or three of the martini glasses; discard ice cubes. Repeat with remaining ice cubes, vodka, liqueur, and Cointreau®. Strain into remaining martini glasses.
3. Garnish drinks with orange slices and chocolate shavings, if you like. Makes 4 to 6 drinks.
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Tip:
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If you do not have vanilla vodka, substitute 1 cup regular vodka and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Ingredients
- 1 quart canning jar
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 4 - 6 inch vanilla bean
Directions
Fill a clean and sterilized 1-quart jar with sugar. Using a sharp paring knife, slit one vanilla bean lengthwise. Insert both halves into sugar, making sure all of the bean is covered with sugar. Secure lid and store in a cool dry place for 2 weeks before using. (Will keep indefinitely.) Makes 4 cups.
