Ingredients
Ice
2 oz. vodka
1 1/2 oz. Kahlúa
1/2 oz. peppermint schnapps
1 oz. heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
Pinch of kosher salt
Peppermint patties, for serving
Preparation
Step 1Fill a 10-oz. rocks glass with ice. Pour vodka, Kahlúa, and schnapps over ice and stir to combine.Step 2Top with cream and salt. Garnish with peppermint patties.
CreamyIf you’re not too keen on the idea of mixing heavy cream and alcohol, or you plan to drink a few of these babies (or you just don’t have heavy cream), feel free to swap in half-and-half or milk. Coffee The Kahlúa brings all of the coffee flavor to this drink, but if you want to take it a step further and amp up the coffee flavor without adding more alcohol, add a splash of cold brew.Minty We decided to skip the peppermint extract and peppermint-flavored vodka in favor of schnapps to ensure a nice balance of booziness and minty flavor. CandyInstead of the traditional candy cane garnish, deck out your glass with a chocolate-peppermint candy cane or a cocktail pick stacked with mini peppermint patties. If you can’t find mini peppermint patty candies, a full-size peppermint patty would work as well. You can also use crushed peppermint candy sticks to create a peppermint rim. In the mood for more peppermint? Our peppermint bark mimosas and peppermintinis will keep you slightly buzzed until you ring in the new year. Have you tried this? Let us know how it went in the comments!
