Hello again! Tipsy yet? Hold on, just one more drink before we shut down this NYE Cocktail Countdown. This is the last time you'll see me pop up in your inbox or blog reader feed for 2014.
As the name suggests, this blog is primarily sweet-focused, so dessert inspired martinis seemed most fitting to wrap up this series and drink in the New Year. Shaken, not stirred, of course!
I found a few packages of mini bottles (70ml each) of martini mixes at Home Sense in the summer. I used the tropical flavours while it was still warm and held on to the dessert flavours, which included Chocolate Cherry, Cake Batter, Caramel Apple and Cheesecake and for the tropical palates among us, Blue Hawaiian!
These no-fuss cocktails are perfect for an intimate gathering with friends. Freeze the various flavoured martini mixes overnight and pull them out when ready to use. Placing them on a metal tray over a bowl of ice helps keep them frozen. As you can see, I didn't do this for the photos and had to drink a little more than intended to clean things up. Not that I'm complaining.
Once the vodka/vermouth is added to the chilled glasses, the rocks will melt and most of the colour will settle at the bottom. You will still have a fairly dry martini, with a hint of your favourite dessert with each sip. Now raise those colourful glasses of Dessert Rocktinis and sip your way to the New Year!
Have a safe and enjoyable New Year's Eve and and AWESOME 2015!
NYE Countdown Cocktails:
Ginger Beer Rosemary Rye Cooler
Ingredients
- 500 ml vodka 2 cups
- 250 ml dry vermouth 1 cup, optional
- various flavoured martini mixes cheesecake, caramel apple, cake batter, chocolate cherry, blue Hawaiian
- ice
Instructions
- Shake vodka and vermouth (if using) in a shaker with ice.
- Strain into chilled cocktail glasses containing the flavoured rocks.
- You can get creative and garnish with various items to complement the martini flavours - coconut rimmed glass, cherry topper etc.
Paula says
Cute way to make a martini. Wishing you all the best in 2015 Jacquee. Have a safe and happy New Year.
I Sugar Coat It! says
Happy New year to you, Paula!!
Regina @ Leelalicious says
This gives the term "on the rocks" a whole new meaning! Happy New Year again!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Right!! 😉 Same to you, Regina!
ATasteOfMadness says
These look so good!! Love how colorful they are 🙂
I Sugar Coat It! says
They were fun! Thanks.
I Sugar Coat It! says
I tried leaving a comment on your most recent post, but wasn't able to. I get an error message...
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
These sound so good! I love martinis, so I'm sure I would definitely love these!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
This is such a great idea, Jacquee! I love how adorable and fun they are! Happy Happy New Year, hope you had enjoyed the holidays 🙂
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
ADORABLE!!!