Christmas Peppermint Cocktails
A creamy holiday cocktail combining smooth vanilla vodka, cooling peppermint schnapps, and rich half-and-half, served in a sugar-rimmed glass and finished with a festive peppermint stick.
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Ingredients
- 2 fl oz vanilla-flavored vodka
- Granulated sugar as needed to coat the glass rim
- 1.5 fl oz peppermint schnapps providing the signature seasonal mint flavor
- 1 peppermint stick reserved for garnish
- 2 fl oz half-and-half
Instructions
- Spread a small amount of sugar evenly across a small plate. Moisten the rim of a double old-fashioned glass or martini glass, then gently press the dampened edge into the sugar until the rim is uniformly coated.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the vanilla vodka, half-and-half, and peppermint schnapps.
- Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds, allowing the mixture to become thoroughly blended and well chilled.
- Strain the chilled cocktail into the sugar-rimmed glass. If desired, place one large square ice cube in the glass.
- Garnish the finished drink with a peppermint stick. Serve and enjoy the creamy, refreshing peppermint flavors.
Notes
A large square ice cube may be added when serving, but it is entirely optional.