A festive cocktail is my favorite way to level up any gathering, and this super fun PeepTini recipe is perfect for making any celebration even more fun. It’s made using Peeps-infused vodka, vanilla vodka, and heavy cream, AND it’s garnished with the famous marshmallow candy!
It’s no secret here that I love my homemade infusions, aaaand this is one of my wilder ones, right up there with candy corn vodka. Face it: candy infused liquor is just plain fun! 😛 It mixes just the right amount of nostalgia and indulgence, and creates delicious desert martinis that make the perfect lil sweet treat for happy hour or dessert.
As someone who’s been developing homemade drink recipes for over a decade, I can say this is one of my most creative concoctions. Serve it alongside a platter of rice krispie treats or even a plate of freshly baked cookies and you’ve got an inventive dessert spread! Want a drink that the kids can enjoy, too? Combine the Peeps simple syrup from this recipe with seltzer water for a homemade Peeps soda pop, and let ’em loose on an Easter egg hunt!
👀 the secret sauce…
✨ the flavor: This recipe hits The Wow, Mom! and The Intrigue Flavor Factors, because it’s a truly stunning seasonal drink that puts a whole new spin on a classic nostalgic candy!
🎯 the method: Combine the liquors, syrup, and cream in a shaker, then strain, garnish, and serve!
🏆 the win: My issue with a lot of sweet drinks is they are just too big to finish without getting a sugar rush. This adorable dessert cocktail is perfectly portioned for a small indulgence, and a real conversation starter, to boot!
what are The Flavor Factors?
The Flavor Factor Framework is my lil set of “flavor guideposts” for cooking with confidence! Less following recipes to a tee, more trusting your instincts, getting creative in the kitchen, and becoming a more intuitive cook! 👩🏻🍳
🛒 ingredients
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🍳 how to make a Peeptini
Steps 1 + 2: Chill your cocktail glass by either placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice. Skewer a peep onto a cocktail pick, this helps it stand up straight in the glass.
Step 3 + 4 : Add ice to your cocktail shaker and pour in the Peeps vodka + vanilla vodka.
Steps 5 + 6: Add the of heavy cream + syrup last, then shake all ingredients to combine.
Steps 7 + 8: Discard any ice left chilling the glasses. Strain the cocktail into the chilled coupes. Place the marshmallow peep in the martini and garnish with a small dollop of whipped cream for extra flair!
💡tips & tricks for getting it right
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- too small – the total volume of this drink is about 4 ounces, so be sure to serve it in a small glass like a nick and nora glass or a small coupe glass instead of a large martini glass. If you don’t have a glass that is small enough, you can serve it over ice to compensate for the empty space.
- too sweet – this drink is sweet, there’s no escaping it! If you find it’s just too sweet for your tastes, you can add another half ounce of vodka or cream to offset the sweetness. You can also add in a few drops of saline solution, or omit the syrup.
🔆 top tip
If you want to garnish your cocktails with a peep, skewer it on a cocktail pick instead of trying to float it in the glass or place it on the rim of the glass. Use a cocktail pick that has a “counter weight” so that it sinks into the glass and holds the Peep up straight in the glass!
🍽️ serving tips
- sweet ending – this is the perfect sweet dessert cocktail for finishing a meal or gathering! Serve these as a dessert to finish your Easter brunch or dinner.
- holiday parties – while they started as an Easter candy and are most used around the Easter holiday, peeps also come in other holiday varieties like Halloween and Christmas! You can make this martini recipe using any seasonal peeps marshmallows you like. What’s cuter than an orange pumpkin peep martini for a movie marathon?!?
♻️ customize your Peeps cocktails
- non-dairy milk – use whatever milk you prefer for your peeps martini, just keep in mind that the creaminess will be affected. Coconut cream or cashew milk would work nicely, but they both may impact the flavor a bit.
- flavored vodka – you can swap the vanilla vodka for another flavored vodka, like white chocolate or whipped cream vodka if you have a half-used bottle hanging around your liquor cabinet.
- mocktail – you can turn this drink into a mocktail by omitting both vodkas. Use a peeps simple syrup and a touch of vanilla extract in place of the peeps vodka. You can also use your favorite alcohol alternative spirit, or simply add an ounce of water.
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Vodka PeepTini Cocktail (Fun Peeps Martini Recipe)
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Equipment
- 1 cocktail glass
- 1 fine mesh cocktail strainer
- cocktail pick for skewering garnish
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Peeps infused vodka
- .5 ounceas vanilla vodka
- .5 ounces Peeps simple syrup optional
- 1 ounce heavy cream or whole milk
- ice for shaking cocktails
- whipped cream optional, for topping
- marshmallow Peeps for garnish
Instructions
Chill Your Glasses & Make the Garnish
- Prep glass. Chill your cocktail glass by either placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice while you mix the other ingredients.ice
- Skewer garnish. Skewer a peep onto a cocktail pick, this helps it stand up straight in the glass.marshmallow Peeps
Prepare the Cocktail
- Prep shaker. Add ice to your cocktail shaker.ice
- Add liquors. Add the peeps infused vodka to your shaker. Pour in the vanilla vodka next.2 ounces Peeps infused vodka, .5 ounceas vanilla vodka
- Add syrup. Add the Peeps simple syrup if desired, for extra marshmallow flavor and a boost of color..5 ounces Peeps simple syrup
- Add cream and shake. Add the heavy cream last, then shake all ingredients to combine.1 ounce heavy cream
- Strain into glassware. If you used ice to chill your glass, dispose of it now. Strain the cocktail into your chilled glass.
- Garnish + serve. Place the marshmallow peep in the martini and if desired, garnish with a small dollop of whipped cream.whipped cream
Notes
ℹ️ troubleshooting tips
- too small – the total volume of this drink is about 4 ounces, so be sure to serve it in a small glass like a nick and nora glass or a small coupe glass instead of a large martini glass. If you don’t have a glass that is small enough, you can serve it over ice to compensate for the empty space.
- too sweet – this drink is sweet, there’s no escaping it! If you find it’s just too sweet for your tastes, you can add another half ounce of vodka or cream to offset the sweetness. You can also add in a few drops of saline solution, or omit the syrup.
These are too cute!
heeheehee, aren’t they?!?! 🐣 Thanks, Vanessa! 😊