Easy Entertaining : Jeff’s Candy Cane Cocktail

I love a good holiday cocktail, so I guess it’s lucky that I married a cocktail mixer extraordinaire! There have been times when I shake my head at the amount of ingredients the man buys for one drink, but I have to admit, they’re always worth it. Cheers to my favorite amateur bartender for knowing how to make the ordinary moments extraordinary!

Picture this: a swirl of peppermint perfection mixed with a hint of holiday magic. Jeff came up with this delicious concoction last year and I have been dreaming about it ever since. If your body hates half-and-half like mine does, rejoice! He made it with coconut milk just for me.

This Candy Cane Cocktail is sure to sleigh your taste buds! So, grab a festive glass, shake, sip, savor, and spread the holiday cheer. And remember, no need to overthink it; just like parties (and life) cocktails don't need to be perfect. Just go with the flow and enjoy the merry-making! 

Drink Ingredients:

• Whipped cream vodka - 3 oz

• White chocolate liquor - 3 oz (note: if you are 100% dairy free this is not compliant so beware!)

• Peppermint schnapps - 3 oz

• Coconut milk - 4 oz (you can also use regular milk if you prefer)

• Ice

Garnish Ingredients:

• Candy cane, finely crushed

• Light corn syrup 

• Candy cane or peppermint stick

Directions:

• Combine whipped cream vodka, white chocolate liquor, peppermint schnapps, and coconut milk (or regular milk) with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake

• Rim glasses with light corn syrup, then dip in the crushed candy cane

• Pour cocktail into a lowball glass (with ice), and add a candy cane or peppermint stick for pizazz

• Sip, and savor the holidays, and the real happy hours, with your loved ones!