This Peppermint White Russian is perfect for entertaining during the holidays with Peppermint Vodka, Kahlua and Half & Half.  Add whipped cream and crushed candy canes for a festive topping.

It isn’t the holiday season without a new, festive cocktail here at 3 Yummy Tummies.  My Pumpkin Spice White Russian remains one of my all-time favorite fall cocktails.  I thought we would bring some winter flavors to the traditional recipe. 

This drink is so creamy and delicious with subtle hints of peppermint that don’t overpower the bits of coffee flavor from the Kahlua.  There is just something so mesmerizing about the marble effect that is created here.  A huge winner in my book!  

Needed Ingredients

• 1 part Peppermint Vodka
• 1 part Kahlua
• 1 part heavy cream or Half & Half
• whipped cream topping
• crushed and whole candy canes

Recipe Directions

• Fill a lowball cocktail glass with ice
• Add the Peppermint Vodka and Kahlua (my preference is around 1.5 shots of each)
• Lightly stir to combine.
• Slowly pour the cream over the top.
• Top with whipped cream and a dusting of crushed candy canes.

Variations on the Peppermint White Russian

I prefer Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka in my Peppermint White Russian.  You could also make your own Peppermint Infused Vodka at home.  The other option, is to use a bit of Peppermint Schnapps with regular vodka.  This would be around 1 shot of vodka and 1/2 shot of schnapps with 1 1/2 shots of Kahlua for similar results.

If you want to cut back on calories, I would recommend using 2% milk instead of cream.  This still yields a delicious cocktail with the same great flavors.  Enjoy the extra room for Christmas cookies!

More to Love

If you loved this Peppermint White Russian, be sure to check out some of my other favorite holiday cocktails.  A Sugar Cookie or Candy Cane Martini are a couple of my favorites to pair with this for dessert cocktails.

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Peppermint White Russian

Prep Time

2 mins

 

This Peppermint White Russian is perfect for entertaining during the holidays with Peppermint Vodka, Kahlua and Half & Half.  Add whipped cream and crushed candy canes for a festive topping.

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1

Author: Holly

Ingredients

• 1 part Peppermint Twist Vodka
• 1 part Kahlua
• 1 part Heavy Cream or Half & Half
• 1 dollop Whipped Cream
• 1 sprinkle crushed candy canes

Instructions

1. Fill a lowball cocktail glass with ice

   
   

2. Add the Peppermint Vodka and Kahlua (my preference is around 1.5 shots of each)

3. Lightly stir to combine.

4. Slowly pour the cream over the top of the alcohol mixture.

5. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.