Peppermint White Russian

It’s never too late for a Peppermint White Russian

This cocktail. Man, it is SO good.

And, truth be told, I’ve never been big on White Russians. I tend to stick to whiskey cocktails or mezcal cocktails (gin cocktails, too!). I didn’t drink them frequently, and I still don’t, but I have a newfound appreciation for them.

Especially when they’re of the peppermint variety and feature a mocha peppermint rim. Candy. On the rim of a cocktail! Does it get any better than that?

Peppermint White Russian Cocktail Recipe

This Peppermint White Russian may be more dessert than cocktail – it’s decadent, delicious, and the perfect nightcap for a chilly winter evening. And, I don’t hate it.

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See?! This one wasn’t tough at all to make, and yet it looks like a piece of art, right?

Recipe Notes & Tips

• This recipe yields one cocktail, and can easily be adapted to make more.
• If you don’t have any meltable chocolate or chocolate syrup on hand, use a simple syrup.
• The beauty of this cocktail is in how it’s layered, however I suggest stirring it as you enjoy to get that Kahlua flavor from the bottom of the glass.
• I love using crushed ice, but if you don’t have crushed ice available, regular works, too!
• If you have the time, make your own peppermint mocha syrup instead of using melted chocolate – it adds a little extra flavor to the cocktail.
• To make crushing your candy cane easier, pop it in a bag and roll it with a rolling pin!

Equipment

• Stirrer or long bar spoon
• Jigger for measuring your ingredients
• Rolling pin

If you make this one and love it, please share! I love seeing your renditions on Instagram (I’m @gabivalladares over there)