Peppermint White Russian

The holidays are here and this Peppermint White Russian is a great way to celebrate this year. Seasonal drinks are the best! This one is made with Peppermint Vodka, Vanilla Vodka, and coffee liqueur as the main ingredients.

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Christmas White Russian

Most of you have probably tried a White Russian or two in your day. If that is something you enjoy, then this Christmas White Russian is going to be a huge win this holiday season! Whether you are a fan of peppermint or not, this recipe is going to amaze you!

What is a White Russian?

Don’t worry, while it may seem intimidating, a White Russian is super simple. You will only need a few ingredients to make a traditional White Russian. The ingredients for this drink includes vodka, coffee liqueur and cream.

What You’ll Need

• Coffee liqueur – You’ll get hooked on this fun cocktail ingredient.
• Peppermint Vodka – If you’ve never tried this type of Vodka, you are going to love it.
• Vanilla Vodka – A secret ingredient to this White Russian.
• Half and half – This ingredient will make the drink creamy!
• Crushed peppermints – This is what makes peppermint cocktails worth making!
• Simple syrup – The hero of this drink!
• 3 ounce shot glass – Don’t worry, you can reuse this for other drinks!
• Ice – You’ll want a nice and cold drink.
• Small cocktail shaker – You can get a fun one-off Amazon to use for drinks like this.
• Whipped topping, for garnish – It’s amazing how special whipped topping can make a drink.

How to Make a Peppermint White Russian

• Start making the drink. Add coffee liqueur to the cocktail shaker.
• Mix in the first vodka. Add peppermint vodka to the cocktail shaker
• Go ahead and add the second vodka. Add vanilla vodka to the cocktail shaker. 
• Start decorating the shot glass. Dip the rim of your glass into simple syrup and then into the crushed peppermint. Add ice to rimmed glasses.
• Pull everything together. Shake ingredients for 15-20 seconds. Pour into a shot glass over the ice. 
• Finish the drink! Top with whipped cream but do not mix in.

FAQs and Tips Section

• How do you make a Black Russian Cocktail? If you were to leave out the cream, milk, or half and half then you have made a Black Russian Cocktail!
• Can I prepare the rims in advance? One perk of making this drink is that you can prepare the rims in advance.
• Where can I find Peppermint Vodka? Keep in mind that a lot of times Peppermint flavored anything is seasonal. If you’d like to make this drink year-round, stock up on peppermint vodka.
• How can I make this a regular White Russian? Just simply leave out the peppermint and you’ll have a Vanilla White Russian.

Making peppermint alcoholic drinks is easier than you think. This Peppermint White Russian is a good recipe to try over the holidays, but you can enjoy it anytime of the year,

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