5-Minute Peppermint White Russian Joy
Make a festive Peppermint White Russian for the holidays. This creamy cocktail offers a cool, minty twist on the classic favorite, perfect for your celebrations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Build
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 oz Vodka
- 1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
- 1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps
- 2 oz Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half
- Crushed Ice
- Crushed Peppermint Candies for rimming (optional)
- One small candy cane for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- If you want a festive rim, wet the rim of your glass with water or a lime wedge and dip it into crushed peppermint candies.
- Fill your serving glass with crushed ice.
- Pour the vodka, coffee liqueur, and peppermint schnapps over the ice.
- Gently pour the heavy cream or half-and-half over the back of a spoon onto the drink to create layers.
- Garnish with a small candy cane. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute milk for heavy cream for a lighter drink.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint schnapps to control the intensity of the mint flavor.
- This drink tastes best when made individually.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
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