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Peppermint white russian topped with crushed candy canes and ice, garnished with a mini candy cane and fresh mint.

Creamy Peppermint White Russian

A creamy peppermint white russian made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and peppermint schnapps for the perfect festive holiday cocktail. Tastes like a peppermint mocha in dessert-drink form.
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Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Glass Prep (optional): 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $3–$5 per serving

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker (For mixing)
  • 1 Rocks glass (For serving)
  • 1 Jigger (Accurate measuring)
  • 1 Small plate (For crushed candy canes)
  • 1 Spoon (For frosting rim)

Ingredients

For the Cocktail

  • 2 oz Vodka - Regular or vanilla
  • 1 oz Coffee liqueur - Kahlua style
  • 1 oz Peppermint schnapps
  • 2 oz Heavy cream - Or half & half
  • ¼ teaspoon Peppermint extract - Optional for extra mint
  • Ice cubes - For serving

For the Rim

  • 2 tablespoon Vanilla frosting or corn syrup - Helps candy stick
  • 3 tablespoon Crushed candy canes - For rim

For Garnish

  • Whipped cream
  • Crushed candy canes - Sprinkling
  • 1 small Candy cane - Stirrer
  • Chocolate shavings - Optional

Instructions 

  • Frost rim and dip in crushed candy canes.
  • Add fresh ice to serving glass.
  • Add vodka, coffee liqueur, schnapps to shaker.
  • Pour in heavy cream.
  • Shake 10–15 seconds with ice.
  • Strain into prepared glass over ice.
  • Add whipped cream, crushed candy canes, mini candy cane.
    Peppermint white russian topped with crushed candy canes and ice, garnished with a mini candy cane and fresh mint.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 345kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 23g (8%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 58mg (3%) | Potassium: 95mg (3%) | Sugar: 19g (21%) | Vitamin A: 650IU (13%) | Calcium: 55mg (6%) | Iron: 0.3mg (2%)