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

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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Glass Prep (optional) 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

  1. Frost rim and dip in crushed candy canes.
  2. Add fresh ice to serving glass.
  3. Add vodka, coffee liqueur, schnapps to shaker.
  4. Pour in heavy cream.
  5. Shake 10–15 seconds with ice.
  6. Strain into prepared glass over ice.
  7. 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