Peppermint White Russian

Name: Peppermint White Russian
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: Simple syrup; Crushed candy canes; Ice cubes; 1-1/2 ounces peppermint vodka; 1-1/2 ounces coffee liqueur; 2 ounces heavy whipping cream; Peppermint whipped cream in a can, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min.

Yield 1 cocktail

Test Kitchen Approved

This peppermint white Russian will make even the Grinchiest guest feel merry.

Ingredients

Simple syrup
Crushed candy canes
Ice cubes
1-1/2 ounces peppermint vodka
1-1/2 ounces coffee liqueur
2 ounces heavy whipping cream
Peppermint whipped cream in a can, optional

Directions

Dip the rim of a rocks glass in simple syrup; dip in crushed candy canes. Add ice cubes; set aside.
In a mixing glass, pour peppermint vodka and coffee liqueur over ice. Stir until slightly diluted and chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain and pour into the prepared rocks glass. Slowly pour cream on top. Top with peppermint whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cocktail: 476 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Winterize a classic white Russian by using peppermint vodka in place of regular vodka. A crushed candy cane rim makes the drink look and taste impossibly festive! —Kate McKiernan, Chicago, Illinois

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