I apologize for the explosion of sprinkles on the blog this week but here’s the truth: It’s my birthday and I’ll drink cake-flavored, sprinkle-rimmed martinis, and post Cocktail Friday’s recipe on a Thursday if I want to! (Says the 31-year-old blogger who’s already sipped most of her birthday cake martini down while photographing it.)
You know, at 31 years old, you’d think I’d be shaking up something a bit much more sophisticated than a drinkable cupcake. Well it turns out that age is really just a number. I don’t feel 21 (thank goodness), but I certainly don’t feel 31 either, I just feel like me and I guess that makes getting older all that more sweet.
It could be the Birthday Cake Martini talking, but I get the feeling this is going to be the best year yet. Cheers, my friends! I wish you could all be here to celebrate, and drink these crazy delicious martinis with me.
photos by Leah Bergman
Birthday Cake Martini
Makes 1
1 oz. Amaretto
1 1/2 oz. Smirnoff Iced Cake Vodka
1 1/2 oz. Coco Lopez
1 oz half & half
honey & rainbow sprinkles for the rim
Directions:
1. Rim glass with honey then dip in rainbow sprinkles. *Best done by dipping glass in a plate of honey then a plate of sprinkles. 2. In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine Amaretto, Vodka, Coco Lopez and half & half. Shake until well chilled.
3. Strain into prepared martini glass and sip.
Alla says
Happy BIRTHDAY!!! You’re a baby! (Said 35 yr old)
Anna Liesemeyer says
Oh my goodness….are you kidding me?? This sounds amazing. Might have to have my husband make me a virgin version for my birthday next week;) Cheers!
Tiffany @ Savor Home says
Happy birthday girl!! Those just look so happy and festive! Definitely pinning so that I can reference this for a friends upcoming birthday!
Chloe Moon says
How did I not know that there was such a delight as Iced cake vodka?!?!?!??!
Ahh!! This looks beautiful and must taste delicious! Love the sprinkles around the rim!! =)
kelsey says
oh yum! this looks delicious
kw ladies in navy
Jacquelyn says
Happy, happy birthday my dear! If this isn’t a way to celebrate, well I don’t know what is.
Chelsea says
Cheers to the best year yet Leah! I think one should be able to drink a liquid cupcake well into their 80s.
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petal and plume says
birthday blessings!! this is the martini of my dreams
xx
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WELL in L.A. says
Hi Leah! New to your blog (via Instagram I think!). Happy Birthday to a fellow Gemini (my 30th was May 30th!). Adding your blog to my “daily reads” and looking forward to following along and meeting the Freutcake community! xo!
EPhraner says
Spot it you! LOVE this—my birthday’s coming up, so I’m definitely going to give this a try. Always love how happy and inspiring your recipes are 🙂 xoxo Erin
Jackie says
Happy Birthday, dear Leah!
Megan Paige says
Happiest of Birthdays, Leah!
natalie says
This is adorable! I love it! Happy Birthday, talented lady!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
Happy birthday beautiful lady! I hope you’re having the loveliest of days! xo
Emily West (@sparklemeetspop) says
Have the happiest of birthdays!
Caroline says
That sounds and looks amazing! I don’t think I could leave a drink that pretty sitting still long enough to photograph it. I also have a bad habit of drinking that vodka straight since it tastes so amazing! Happy Birthday!
Lynn @ The Actor's Diet says
Happy birthday!
Tammy says
Happy Birthday and cheers to the coming year!
Tammy
Jaimie @ Lizzy in the Kitchen says
you make the yummiest looking cocktails! and so cute too! i know you said you love cute food. 😉 we should totally collab on some cocktails!
A Lovely Thyme says
Super fun idea! Two of my favorite things packed into one glass. Excellent presentation! Can’t wait to make!
Freutcake says
Thank you! It’s just as fun to drink as it is to make. Enjoy!