An old-fashioned dessert favorite is now a rich and creamy cocktail. With a splash of amaretto, this strawberry shortcake martini has shortcake crumbs that rim the glass for a fun and classy twist.
Prep Time:
0 minutes
Cook Time:
0 minutes
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 ounces vodka, divided
3-4 sugar cookies or graham crackers, crushed
1 Cup from 1 package (16 ounces) Driscoll's Strawberries, hulled
1 Cup Ice
1/2 Cup strawberry ice cream (vanilla may also be used)
2 Ounces Amaretto
1 Oz. Vodka, plus a little more for rim of glass
1 Tsp. sugar
1 Tsp. vanilla extract
Purchased whipped cream
1
POUR 1 ounce vodka into a shallow plate.
2
POUR 3 – 4 crushed sugar cookies or graham crackers into a shallow bowl.
3
PLACE a cocktail glass, rim side down, into the vodka.
4
PRESS and TWIST glass, rim side down, into crumbs until coated and SET ASIDE.
5
PLACE 1 cup from 1 package (16 ounces) hulled strawberries into a blender.
6
ADD 1 cup ice.
7
ADD 1/2 cup strawberry or vanilla ice cream.
8
ADD 2 ounces amaretto liqueur.
9
ADD remaining 1 ounce vodka.
10
ADD 1 teaspoon sugar.
11
ADD 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
12
BLEND on high until mixture swirls easily in blender.
13
GARNISH with whipped cream.
14
GARNISH with 1 strawberry.
15
SERVE immediately.
