Coconut Eggnog Martini

Imagine a snowy evening, the air crisp and filled with anticipation for the festive days ahead. Now, add the warmth of a cozy hearth and the company of your dearest friends, all enveloped in the soft glow of twinkle lights. What's missing from this picture-perfect scene? A drink that embodies the spirit of the holidays with a plant-based twist – enter the Coconut Eggnog Martini. As I whisk you away to the tropics with the fragrant allure of spices and the sultry caress of coconut, you'll find yourself both at home and on an exotic island, sipping a holiday classic reinvented.

Recipe Info

Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

The Ingredients and Their Benefits

The star of this concoction is unquestionably the coconut—both milk and cream that lavish this martini with a rich, velvety texture and a hint of island flair. It's a celebration in a glass, really. Then there's a quartet of aromatic accomplices: nutmeg and cinnamon, those quintessential eggnog wingmen, alongside a dash of vanilla for depth, dancing together in holiday harmony. And for the adults in the room, a pour of rum offers its warm, charming embrace, or opt for a splash of non-dairy milk or coconut water for a mellow, non-alcoholic rendition.

• Coconut milk (2 cups): The foundation of our creamy dream, coconut milk introduces a tropical note while keeping things oh-so-smooth.

• Coconut cream (1 cup): Amps up the creaminess for that indulgent mouthfeel.

• Maple syrup (3 tablespoons): Our plant-based sweetener that whispers sweet nothings into our eggnog martini.

• Ground nutmeg (1 teaspoon): The spice that's nice and absolutely necessary for any self-respecting eggnog.

• Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon): Spicy warmth that hugs you from the inside.

• Pure vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): A background note of sweet sophistication.

• Salt (a pinch): Just a flirtation to enhance all the other flavors.

• White or spiced rum (4 ounces; 1 ounce per serving): The kick that makes this a true martini—festive with a capital "F".

• Non-dairy milk or coconut water (4 ounces; 1 ounce per serving): For a softer version, sans the alcohol but with all the flavor.