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Festive Naughty Elf cocktail with crushed candy cane rim, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle served in a holiday glass.
Hannah Cooking

Naughty Elf Cocktail

Creamy Naughty Elf Cocktail made with vodka, chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps in a crushed candy cane rimmed glass. A festive Christmas cocktail that tastes like a boozy peppermint hot chocolate.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Course: Cocktails, Dessert Drinks, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Christmas
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon Corn syrup or chocolate syrup For rimming glass
  • ¼ cup Crushed candy canes For coating rim
  • 2 oz Vodka Chilled
  • 1 oz Chocolate liqueur Like Godiva or Baileys Chocolate
  • 1 oz Peppermint schnapps Adds festive mint flavor
  • 2 oz Half and half or cream For creamy texture
  • 1 cup Ice cubes For shaking
  • — — Whipped cream For topping
  • — — Chocolate shavings Optional garnish
  • — — Candy cane For stirring or decoration

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker For mixing and chilling ingredients
  • 1 Jigger To measure precise liquor portions
  • 1 Strainer For smooth pouring without ice
  • 2 Small plates One for syrup, one for crushed candy
  • 1 Rocks glass Or highball glass for serving

Method
 

  1. Dip glass rim in syrup then crushed candy canes.
  2. Fill shaker completely with ice.
  3. Add vodka, chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps.
  4. Pour in half and half or cream.
  5. Shake 15–20 seconds until frosty cold.
  6. Strain into rimmed glass over fresh ice.
  7. Top with whipped cream, candy canes, and chocolate.
    Festive Naughty Elf cocktail with crushed candy cane rim, whipped cream, and chocolate drizzle served in a holiday glass.

Notes

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