Celebrate this festive season with this White Christmas Cocktail in hand! It's a creamy and dreamy Peppermint White Russian that will sleigh your holiday party with its creamy blend of coffee liqueur, heavy cream, and a merry splash of peppermint vodka. You can't go wrong!
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Every host needs a “wow” factor, the side dish, dessert, or drink that will have your guests craving more and raving even more! This white Christmas cocktail is just what you need.
To take it up a notch this joyous season, pair this cocktail with the best and easiest boozy dessert, this peppermint bark Christmas pudding shots recipe. Holy mamajama, it’s good! A classic hit on my site this time of year is always this creamy espresso martini that wins everyone over!
For a super easy appetizer to serve with a this cocktail this time of year, go for this seacuterie board, or this blueberry goat cheese toast.
Now, let's dive into this luscious creamy Christmas cocktail of my dreams!
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INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
Peppermint Vodka
Peppermint Twist vodka has a refreshing and cool taste that combines the crispness of peppermint with the smoothness of vodka, making it our trusted flavored spirit of choice for a festive holiday drink!
Kahlua / Coffee Liqueur
Coffee liqueur adds the depth of flavor and the classic creamy touch to this Christmas cocktail. It married perfectly with a peppermint for an unforgettable white Russian! But we didn't stop there!
Heavy Cream
To add a lusciously creamy touch, you absolutely need a splash or two of heavy cream. What would the holidays be without extra creamy and delicious drinks!
HOW TO MAKE THIS PEPPERMINT WHITE RUSSIAN
It's super easy to whip together so you can get right back to hosting your favorite peeps! You'll need a Old-fashioned Serving Glass, a Cocktail Spoon and the 3 ingredients listed above.
Equipment You'll Need
Step-by-step Instructions
First things first, if you're planning on serving this cocktail right away, then fill an old-fashioned glass with ice, just about 3-4 large ice cubes. If you plan to prep early and serve later, look at expert tips below.
Next, pour in the peppermint vodka and coffee liqueur, and stir to combine.
Pour in the heavy cream, and using a cocktail spoon, stir until it's well combined.
Garnish with a peppermint stick or candy cane and serve immediately.
TOP TIPS TO MAKE THE BEST WHITE CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL
- Serve it in an old fashioned glass with a peppermint stick or a candy cane as garnish. It also adds extra peppermint flavor!
- Add ice right before serving. If you add ice too early, it will of course water down your drink significantly.
- Prepping in advance? Make the drink without ice and place it in the fridge to chill.
VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
- To make it slightly less boozy: Make it a 1:1:1 ratio with Bailey's Irish cream, Kahlua, and Peppermint vodka. Yes, it's an extra bottle to purchase therefore it may seem like more booze, but using Irish cream is actually less in alcohol content than what the current recipe asks for in vodka.
- Lower fat option: Add half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Other flavored vodka options:
- Vanilla: use vanilla vodka instead of peppermint vodka.
- Coffee: use coffee vodka instead.
- Orange Creamsicle: Use orange vodka instead.
- Gingerbread: Use gingerbread vodka. This one is another festive hit!
FAQ
The intensity of the peppermint flavor can vary depending on the brand and how potent that bottle is. For this recipe, I'm using Smirnoff Peppermint Twist and it's perfectly balanced with the creaminess from the coffee liqueur and heavy cream.
Absolutely! You can create a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail by replacing the peppermint vodka with non-alcoholic alternatives or flavored extracts. Combine them with coffee-flavored syrup or coffee extract, cream or non-dairy alternatives, and ice for a delicious non-alcoholic mocktail. Come back to let me know how it turns out!
The best way I like to store extras is by pouring it in a large glass mason jar with an air-tight lid. This cocktail can keep up to 3 days.
Yes, you can enhance the festive presentation of your cocktail by adding garnishes such as crushed candy canes or peppermint candy sprinkles on top, if you want to try something different than a candy cane.
WHAT TO PAIR WITH THIS CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL
Try my hand selected best pairings for dessert and appetizers!
White Christmas Cocktail (Peppermint White Russian)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz peppermint twist vodka
- 1.5 oz coffee liqueur , such as kahlua
- 1 oz heavy cream
Instructions
- Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice, about 3-4 large ice cubes.
- Pour in the peppermint vodka and coffee liqueur.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the cocktail is well combined.
- Garnish with a peppermint stick and serve immediately.
Notes
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- Stir well! This image is staged, and therefore, I haven't stirred the cocktail. Before serving, always stir so that every sip is balanced.
- Serve it in an old-fashioned glass with a peppermint stick or a candy cane as garnish. It also adds extra peppermint flavor!
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- Add ice right before serving. If you add ice too early, it will, of course, water down your drink significantly.
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- Prepping in advance? Make the drink without ice and place it in the fridge to chill.
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