Best 6 Candy Cane Drinks Recipes
Indulge in the sweet and refreshing flavors of the holiday season with our delectable collection of Candy Cane Drinks. From classic hot chocolate and lattes to invigorating iced coffee and festive mocktails, these recipes are sure to bring holiday cheer to your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a warm and comforting treat to sip by the fireplace or a refreshing beverage to enjoy at your next holiday gathering, we've got you covered. Get ready to stir, shake, and blend your way to a winter wonderland of flavors with our Candy Cane Drinks recipes.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
This delicious cocktail, perfect for the holiday season, is courtesy of Charles Corpion from The Four Seasons.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place crushed candy canes on a small plate or saucer. Wet the outside rim of a chilled martini glass with water. Holding the glass by the stem, rotate the rim to coat with candy.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, creme de menthe, cranberry juice, and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into prepared glass; serve immediately.
CANDY CANE COOLER
Steps:
- Place crushed candy cane bits into pint glass. Muddle the candy cane slightly, breaking up the bigger pieces. Do not over-muddle into a powder. Add vodka, brandy and half-and-half and stir. Pour into a shaker with ice. Shake lightly to chill and strain into old-fashioned glass full of ice. Add a peppermint stick and stir. Garnish with a mint sprig.
- Thoroughly wash mint leaves and place in a decanter or jar. Empty vodka into container and muddle slightly to release the essential oils. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 3 days - longer if you want a stronger taste.
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
Steps:
- Add all liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into martini glass. Garnish with candy cane.
CANDY CANE DRINK
This is a real winner, especially when the holidays just scream "peppermint" with all the candy canes and candy hanging around. Why not make a drink out of it? Plus, it's really pretty to look at, too. Nicely presented, this drink will be a true party pleaser. Give it a whirl and see what you think.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Beverages
Time 6m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- First, prepare a chilled cocktail glass.
- by drizzling a few stripes of Grenadine down the inside of the glass, twisting the glass as you go. Then, gently use a clean napkin to absorb the excess Grenadine from the bottom of the glass.
- Shake the vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps with cracked ice in your snazzy little cocktail shaker.
- Strain it through into your beautifully prepared glass.
- How beautiful is that?
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.3, Sodium 0.4
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
Create this oh-so-pretty gin cocktail using our homemade candy cane vodka. Perfect for a Christmas tipple, garnish it with a mini candy cane for extra cheer
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Drink
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour the gin, lemon juice, vodka or crème de menthe and Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.
- Double-strain the drink into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mini candy cane, if you like (see tip, below).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 0.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
This merry cocktail will keep spirits bright at your next holiday gathering. It's easy to make by infusing vodka with candy canes, then using more canes for a clever rim decoration.
Provided by By Jessica Walker
Categories Beverage
Time 10h5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make infused vodka, pour vodka into airtight jar; add candy canes and seal jar. Let stand 10 to 12 hours to infuse the flavor, shaking periodically throughout the day.
- To decorate rim of glass, pour chocolate syrup on 1 plate; place crushed candy canes on second plate. Dip rim of glass into chocolate; dip immediately into candy.
- To make cocktail, in shaker full of ice, pour vodka and schnapps; shake. Pour into glass. If desired, squeeze some additional chocolate syrup into glass.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- If you don't have candy canes, you can use peppermint extract or crushed peppermint candies as a substitute.
- To make your drink extra festive, rim the glass with crushed candy canes before serving.
- For a creamy candy cane drink, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to your glass.
- If you want a non-alcoholic version of any of these drinks, simply omit the alcohol and add more juice or soda water.
- These drinks are all great for parties or holiday gatherings. They're also a fun and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the season.
Conclusion:
Candy cane drinks are a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a drink that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a festive drink to serve at your next party or gathering, reach for a candy cane drink. You won't be disappointed.
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