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Happy Holidays everyone! LIY Ambassador Debbie here! What better time of year to make peppermint cocktails than Christmas? Peppermint brings a little holiday cheer to everything. I love to try new cocktail recipes all year round but I think it’s most fun at Christmas time, don’t you? Several years ago when I was conjuring up different cocktails during the holidays, my son-in-law said I should give up on bartending! Well, I didn’t listen because I’m still trying and glad I did because these peppermint cocktails are the best! Serve them at your next holiday party and I promise your guests will love them! I even got my husband to sample them and he never drinks. Perfect to sip them while you’re decorating the tree or just relaxing. Cheers!
Peppermint Float
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Peppermint Float
I think this one is my favorite! Just add a scoop of peppermint ice cream to a mixture of Bailey’s and Ginger Ale. Stir with a candy cane. This could also be made in a big punch bowl if you’d prefer.
Candy Cane Martini Jello Shots
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Candy Cane Martini Jello Shots
This is a festive treat to indulge in after a day of Christmas shopping!
Ingredients
- 10 small peppermint candies or candy canes crushed, for garnish (if desired)
- 3 tbsp peppermint schnapps (or to taste – up to 4 tbsp may be added)
- 2 tbsp white chocolate liqueur (or white creme de cacao)
- 3/4 cup vanilla vodka
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2/3 cup water
Instructions
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Pour water into a small saucepan. Sprinkle with the gelatin and allow to soak for a minute or two. Heat over very low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved (about 5 minutes). Stir in sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat.
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Add the vodka, liqueur and schnapps, stirring well to incorporate. Pour into pan and refrigerate until fully set, several hours or overnight.
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To serve, cut into 1 inch squares.
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Immediately before serving, garnish with crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
Peppermint White Russian
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Peppermint White Russian
This would be a great drink to serve at a holiday party. You can adjust the volume to your tastes…just add more milk or peppermint mocha depending on how strong you like it. The recipe is for 2 drinks but you could make a big pitcher and add ice to individual glasses when you’re ready to serve. You could also pour this in hot chocolate or coffee or just drink over ice.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Jackson Morgan Peppermint Mocha
- 1 oz Vodka
- 2 oz Milk or Cream
Instructions
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In a large glass or pitcher, combine all the ingredients and stir to combine. Divide between small glasses and add ice to fill up the glass. Serve.
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Optional: crush peppermints or candy canes, wet the rim of the glass, and press into the candy. This makes for an especially festive presentation!
Peppermint Eggnog Milkshake Shots
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Peppermint Eggnog Milkshake Shots
Two of my favorite things put together! Peppermint and eggnog! You can put these in little shot glasses like I did or turn it into a punch bowl recipe if you’d like.
Ingredients
- 2 parts Peppermint Ice Cream
- 1 part Eggnog
- Sugar water and crushed peppermint to rim the glass
- Peppermint white chocolate bark to garnish
Instructions
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Blend together 2 parts peppermint ice cream to one part eggnog.
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Rim the glasses with crushed peppermint by dabbing them with sugar water and dipping them in peppermint.
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Fill your glasses with the milkshake mixture and place them in the freezer until you’re ready to serve.
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Break the peppermint bark into halves and place them on top just before serving.
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Cheers and happy holidays!
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