This isn’t your average dessert cocktail. It’s a playful twist that combines the beloved sugar cookie with the elegance of a martini.
I stumbled on this combo when craving something sweet but sophisticated, and it’s turned into a regular indulgence.
The beauty is how adaptable it is add more vanilla, swap in different cookies, or make it boozy or creamy depending on the mood.
It’s a little celebration in a glass, perfect for cozy nights or sharing with friends.
Why This Cocktail Keeps Me Coming Back
It’s the perfect balance of childhood nostalgia and adult sophistication.
The crunch and cream play off each other, making each sip a little moment of joy.
Plus, it’s endlessly customizable different cookies, spirits, or toppings keep it fresh.
It’s a dessert in a glass that feels special but simple enough to whip up anytime.
Inside the Ingredients: What Makes This Cocktail Shine
- Vanilla vodka: The backbone of the drink, bringing sweetness and depth, with a smooth vanilla aroma.
- White crème de cacao: Adds a chocolatey richness that echoes the cookie flavor, smooth and sweet.
- Cream or milk: Softens the drink, giving it a silky texture and mellowing the spirits.
- Sugar cookies: Crushed into fine crumbs, they give the crunch and authentic cookie flavor.
- Ice: Chills the drink fast, making it crisp and refreshing, with a slight crunch.
- Garnish: mini sugar cookie or crushed cookies: Adds visual appeal and that extra cookie punch with each sip.
Tools and Equipment for Your Cookie-Infused Cocktail
- Cocktail shaker: To mix and chill the drink thoroughly.
- Strainer: To remove cookie crumbs and ice for a smooth pour.
- Chilled martini glasses: To keep your cocktail extra cold and appealing.
- Measuring jigger: To pour precise amounts of spirits and liqueurs.
- Crushing tool or rolling pin: To crush cookies into fine crumbs.
Crafting the Perfect Sugar Cookie Martini: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Start by chilling your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
Step 2: In a shaker, combine vanilla vodka, white crème de cacao, and a splash of cream or milk.
Step 3: Add a handful of crushed sugar cookies — aim for a fine crumb but some chunks are okay for texture.
Step 4: Fill the shaker with ice, then shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until well chilled and slightly frosty.
Step 5: Strain into your chilled glasses, garnishing with a mini sugar cookie or a sprinkle of crushed cookies on top.
Sugar Cookie Martini
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Chilled martini glasses
- Measuring jigger
- Crushing tool or rolling pin
Ingredients
- 4 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz white crème de cacao
- 1 oz cream or milk adjust for desired richness
- 1/2 cup sugar cookies crushed into fine crumbs
- ice as needed ice cubes
- for garnish mini sugar cookie or crushed cookies optional
Instructions
- Start by chilling your martini glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to keep your cocktail extra cold.
- Place the sugar cookies in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin or a crushing tool until you achieve a fine crumb with some small chunks for texture.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the vanilla vodka, white crème de cacao, and cream or milk. This creates a smooth, sweet base for your drink.
- Add the crushed sugar cookies into the shaker, giving the mixture a cookie-like flavor and texture.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes, enough to chill the mixture thoroughly, and secure the lid tightly.
- Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until the mixture is frosty, well combined, and chilled.
- Remove the chilled glasses from the freezer and place a strainer over the shaker.
- Strain the mixture into the glasses, catching any cookie crumbs or ice for a smooth, creamy pour.
- Optional: Garnish each glass with a mini sugar cookie or a sprinkle of crushed cookies for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this playful, crunchy-smooth dessert cocktail.
Notes
Nutrition
Tips to Nail Your Sugar Cookie Martini Every Time
- The glass should be icy cold to keep the drink chilled longer.
- Crushed cookies should be fine but with some texture for crunch.
- Shake vigorously to get that frosty, well-mixed consistency.
- Garnish with a mini cookie or sprinkle for visual appeal and extra flavor.
Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
- Adding too much cream makes the drink too milky and dulls the cookie flavor.? Use too much cream → Reduce the cream for a balanced flavor.
- A weak shake results in a lukewarm, watery cocktail.? Didn’t shake enough → Shake a bit longer or harder.
- Warm glasses cause the drink to lose its chill quickly.? Skipped chilling glasses → Chill glasses early.
- Large cookie pieces can clog the strainer and muddle texture.? Crumbs too chunky → Crush cookies finer.
This cocktail isn’t just about the sweetness, it’s about that nostalgic crunch and creamy balance that keeps you coming back.
It’s easy to tweak with different cookie flavors or spirits, making it a flexible treat for any occasion.
Pour yourself a small, deliberate sip let the cookie flavor linger and remind you of childhood cookie jars.
Enjoy it slow, and maybe share with someone who appreciates a little decadence.
