Peppermint White Russian Recipe – Easy Festive Cocktail Idea
Smooth, creamy, and bursting with a refreshing minty twist, this Peppermint White Russian is the perfect holiday cocktail for cozy evenings or festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- Ice cubes or crushed ice
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Place candy canes in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy glass. Pour the crushed candy onto a small plate.
- Lightly moisten the rim of your glass with water or simple syrup. Dip the rim into the crushed candy canes, pressing gently to coat. Set aside.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes or crushed ice, leaving enough room for the liquid ingredients.
- Pour 2 ounces (60ml) of vodka over the ice.
- Add 1 ounce (30ml) of coffee liqueur to the glass. Slowly pour it over the ice for a layered effect.
- Top with 1 ounce (30ml) of peppermint schnapps.
- Finish with 1 ounce (30ml) of heavy cream. For a layered look, pour it over the back of a spoon held just above the liquid.
- Gently stir the drink to combine the flavors, maintaining the creamy top layer.
- Sprinkle a pinch of crushed candy canes on top for garnish. Optionally, add a small candy cane to the rim of the glass.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
[‘For a picture-perfect layered look, pour the cream over the back of a spoon held just above the liquid.’, ‘Chill your glass in the freezer for a few minutes before making the cocktail.’, ‘Crush candy canes using a rolling pin, the bottom of a sturdy glass, or a meat mallet.’, ‘Experiment with ingredient ratios to suit your taste preferences.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 10
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