Peppermint White Russian Punch Cocktail
A creamy and festive holiday twist on the classic White Russian, blending coffee liqueur, vodka, peppermint, and whipped cream.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker or large pitcher
- Rocks glasses or punch cups
- Measuring jigger
- Rolling Pin
- Shallow plates
- Spoon or stir stick
- Ice scoop
- Serving tray (optional)
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 cups vodka plain or peppermint vodka
- 1 cup Kahlúa or any coffee liqueur
- 2 cups half and half or heavy cream
- 0.5 cup peppermint schnapps or 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 0.25 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
- crushed peppermint candies or candy canes, for garnish
- 0.25 cup corn syrup or white chocolate syrup for rimming
- chocolate syrup or white chocolate, optional for drizzling
- crushed ice to fill glasses
- candy canes for garnish
- whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Crush peppermint candies or candy canes and pour into a shallow dish.
- Dip rims of glasses in white chocolate syrup or corn syrup, then roll in crushed candy.
- Fill glasses halfway with crushed ice.
- Mix vodka, Kahlúa, half and half, peppermint schnapps, and simple syrup in a shaker or pitcher.
- Pour into prepared glasses over ice.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup or white chocolate if desired.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with a candy cane.
Notes
For a sweeter drink, add more simple syrup or white chocolate syrup. For stronger mint flavor, use peppermint vodka or extra peppermint extract. Half and half provides a creamy texture; heavy cream makes it richer. For a mocktail, use coffee syrup instead of liqueur and a bit of mint extract.