Candy Cane Bourbon Fizz Cocktail
A festive holiday cocktail blending smooth bourbon, cool peppermint, and a light fizz from ginger beer or soda, garnished with crushed candy cane for a cheerful touch.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring jigger
- Strainer
- Martini glass or rocks glass
- Bar spoon
- Ice cube tray
- Small plate
- Muddler
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps or peppermint vodka
- 1 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
- 2 oz ginger beer or Sprite for fizz
- crushed candy cane or peppermint candies for garnish
- ice cubes
- 0.5 oz white chocolate liqueur optional, for creaminess
- lime juice or cranberry juice optional splash for brightness
- homemade candy cane vodka optional
Instructions
- Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add bourbon, peppermint schnapps or vodka, and simple syrup.
- Shake for about 10–15 seconds until cold.
- Strain into a martini or rocks glass with fresh ice.
- Top with ginger beer or Sprite.
- Garnish with crushed candy cane around the rim or sprinkled on top.
- Optional: Add a splash of lime or cranberry juice before topping with fizz.
Notes
Adjust peppermint intensity with peppermint vodka or extract. Add white chocolate liqueur for a creamy variation. Homemade candy cane vodka adds a fresh peppermint kick. Sweetness can be tweaked with simple syrup or soda choice.