Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today we’re diving into some holiday cocktails! Two "martinis" have been taking over my feed lately: the Candy Cane Martini and the Sugar Cookie Martini. They’re basically two renditions of the same sweet, creamy drink that isn’t really a martini. I’ve never tried either of them, so I’m tasting both for the first time to see if they’re as good as they look. I’m also sharing my own original take, the Sugar Cookie Nog. Hope you enjoy the lineup. Cheers, and happy holidays!
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Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:43 The Reels
02:59 Aura Ink
04:25 The Candy Cane Martini
08:30 The Sugar Cookie Martini
11:58 The Sugar Cookie Nog
12:40 The Booze
13:49 The Recipe
15:16 Sips & Sign Off
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THE SUGAR COOKIE NOG RECIPE 13:54
1 whole egg
2 oz (60 ml) Green Spot Irish Whiskey
1 oz (30 ml) Licor 43
1/4 oz (7.5 ml) Luxardo Amaretto
1/2 oz (15 ml) half & half
Pinch of salt
Expressed lemon oil & edible glitter for garnish
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THE TOOLS
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Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
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Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
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Meet the brand new Aura Ink - their first E-Ink digital frame. See it in action at on.auraframes.com/anderserickson
Today we’re diving into some holiday cocktails! Two "martinis" have been taking over my feed lately: the Candy Cane Martini and the Sugar Cookie Martini. They’re basically two renditions of the same sweet, creamy drink that isn’t really a martini. I’ve never tried either of them, so I’m tasting both for the first time to see if they’re as good as they look. I’m also sharing my own original take, the Sugar Cookie Nog. Hope you enjoy the lineup. Cheers, and happy holidays!
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Don’t forget the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
———
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:43 The Reels
02:59 Aura Ink
04:25 The Candy Cane Martini
08:30 The Sugar Cookie Martini
11:58 The Sugar Cookie Nog
12:40 The Booze
13:49 The Recipe
15:16 Sips & Sign Off
———
THE SUGAR COOKIE NOG RECIPE 13:54
1 whole egg
2 oz (60 ml) Green Spot Irish Whiskey
1 oz (30 ml) Licor 43
1/4 oz (7.5 ml) Luxardo Amaretto
1/2 oz (15 ml) half & half
Pinch of salt
Expressed lemon oil & edible glitter for garnish
———
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My go-to large shaking tin: amzn.to/33vnMLJ
My go-to small cheater tin: amzn.to/3qecbe5
Hawthorne strainer: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/oxo-steel-cocktail-strainer
Fine mesh strainer: amzn.to/4akT1dn
My mini carafe: amzn.to/3iezKkZ
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Jonathan Shaffer
Melanie Sumner
Brian R
David Pruett
Brody
Matthew White
Brian Sciarratta
KC JONES
Scott Goode
Allen Saxton
Lara
Charles Snodgrass
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Twitter: twitter.com/anderserickson_
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
