Celebrate in style with a birthday cake martini! This fun and festive cocktail recipe combines sweet, cake-flavored ingredients with a splash of playful spirits. Perfect for birthday bashes or just adding a bit of whimsy to your evening.
Hello, party people and cocktail crafters! Today, we’re mixing up a little slice of heaven in a glass – the birthday cake martini.
This isn’t just any cocktail; it’s a confetti-filled, frosting-rimmed celebration of all things birthday, minus the hassle of baking an actual cake.
Picture this: it’s your birthday (or hey, it’s Tuesday, we don’t judge), and instead of lighting candles on a cake, you’re toasting with a glass that’s practically a party in itself.
The star ingredients? Vanilla vodka for that smooth, cakey kick, and – wait for it – actual funfetti cake mix. Because why settle for a plain ol’ martini when you can sprinkle some fun into your festivities?
Now, the pièce de résistance: a rim of vanilla frosting adorned with sprinkles. Because if you’re going to have a birthday martini, you might as well go all out.
This birthday cake martini recipe isn’t just a drink; it’s an experience.
It’s for those moments when you want to celebrate in style, add a dash of whimsy to your evening, or just treat yourself because, let’s face it, you deserve it.
So grab your shaker, your most festive martini glasses, and let’s dive into a cocktail-making adventure that’s as colorful and joyful as a birthday bash.
Whether you’re toasting to another fabulous year or just bringing a little extra sweetness to your day, this cocktail is the way to do it.
Raise your sprinkles-rimmed glasses and make a toast to life’s sweetest moments. It’s time to shake, pour, and sip your way into a joyous celebration.
Happy birthday to you, happy Tuesday to you, or just happy ‘because I want a delicious martini’ to you!
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Pinnacle Whipped Cream vodka (or other vanilla vodka)
- 4 oz. half and half
- 1 tsp funfetti cake mix
- Ice cubes
Try the Pinnacle Whipped Cream vodka in other recipes! It also goes great with orange (creamsicle), winter cocktails with peppermint, and even spiked hot chocolate.
Get the printable recipe for this cocktail below:
Birthday Cake Martini
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Pinnacle Whipped Cream vodka or other vanilla vodka
- 4 oz. half and half
- 1 tsp funfetti cake mix
- Ice cube(s)
Instructions
- On a small plate, measure the size of the rim of your martini glass. Make a circle slightly larger than the size of the rim with vanilla icing.
- Dip the rim into the icing, lightly pressing until evenly coated.
- Dip the rim of the glass into the sprinkles, evenly coating the rim and set aside.
- Fill the shaker half full with ice. Add vanilla vodka, half and half, and funfetti cake mix to the shaker.
- Shake continuously for 15 seconds, or until lightly frothy.
- Pour cocktail into the rimmed glass and serve.
Nutrition
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