I have to admit, I got a little thirsty when creating this post for you all! Five totally delicious specialty martini recipes for your wedding reception, holiday party, or just to enjoy on a really bad day.

1. The French Kiss Martini – 1 part vodka/1 part Chambord/1 part dark cream de cacao/ 1.5 parts half and half – Shake with ice, strain into pretty glass and top with a Hershey Kiss (unless you are like me and like the Dark Chocolate Kisses. Yum!)

2. Grasshopper Martini – 2.0 oz  whipping Cream/0.5 oz white Creme de Cacao/0.5 oz Creme de Menthe/0.5 cup crushed Ice – Shake with ice, strain and decorate with chocolate shavings,whipped cream or some pretty green sprinkles!

3. Frosted Lemon Martini – Lemon wedge/3 oz. chilled lemon-flavored vodka/1 oz.  chilled lemon-flavored liqueur/2 oz  lemon juice/2  thin strips lemon peel – Shake all liquid contents with ice, rim glass with sugar and add a twist of lemon for flair and enjoy!

4. Cranberry Martini – 2 oz. vodka/1 oz. dry vermouth/2 oz. cup cranberry juice/8 frozen cranberries/4 lemon zest twists- Shake liquid contents with ice, place frozen cranberries in bottom of glass, strain liquid, garnish with lemon zest twists. Easy and delicious. Mmmm!

5. For The Daring: Moleca Spice Martini – 2 oz Moleca/0.5 oz passion fruit liqueur/1 oz apricot brandy/0.5 oz sour apple pucker/2 drops of cardamom syrup/1 fresh jalapeno for garnish – Mix liquid ingredients with ice, shake vigorously, strain into glass and garnish with the pepper. Haven’t tried it, but it will be on my list for sure. If anyone tries this, tell me what you think!

1 & 2 from Hostess With The Mostess, 3 from My Recipes, 4 from Food Channel (altered a little) & 5 from EOnline