Make Ahead, Quick Fix

Elf-Tinis

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Start to Finish: 10 Minutes 2 servings

• 2 oz white chocolate
• Ice cubes
• 3 tablespoons crème de cacao (1½ oz)
• 3 tablespoons green crème de menthe (1½ oz)
• 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey (1 oz)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla-flavored vodka (½ oz)
• ¼ cup half-and-half
• 2 miniature candy canes

1 In small microwavable bowl, microwave white chocolate uncovered on High 30 to 40 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until melted and smooth. Immediately pour melted chocolate onto saucer. Holding martini glass by the base, immediately roll rim of glass through chocolate to create a snowy rim. Repeat with second glass. Place glasses upright in refrigerator until ready to use.

2 Fill cocktail shaker or small pitcher with ice. Add crème de cacao, crème de menthe, whiskey, vodka and half-and-half; shake or stir to blend and chill. Pour into glasses, straining out ice. Garnish each glass with candy cane looped over rim.

1 Serving: Calories 390; Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 95mg; Total Carbohydrate 44g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 3g Carbohydrate Choices: 3

Make-Ahead Magic The martini glasses can be rimmed with the melted white chocolate and refrigerated up to 4 hours ahead of time.

Festive Touch Before the white chocolate has a chance to set, dip the glass rims into a small shallow bowl of grated white chocolate mixed with white sanding sugar, holiday sprinkles or crushed peppermint candies.