Candy Cane Swirl Cocktail Recipe
This candy cane cocktail recipe makes the most delicious festive drink for the holiday season! It’s perfect for celebrating Christmas with family and friends.
A candy cane swirl has been our signature holiday cocktail for years! This delicious drink is absolutely perfect around Christmas time.
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This Christmas Moscow mule is another cocktail that is perfect for this time of year. With holiday parties just around the corner, these recipes are sure to become some of your favorite holiday drinks!
What is a Cocktail?
A cocktail is typically a mixed drink with hard alcohol as the base, with the addition of sweetened liqueurs and garnishes. This one is delightfully festive with the addition of candy cane flavors.
Christmas cocktail recipes are surprisingly easy to create and fun to make during the holidays! I think that a candy cane swirl, served in a beautifully garnished martini glass, adds the perfect pop of color and holiday cheer to any Christmas event.
More Holiday Drink Recipes
- Hot Toddy Whiskey Recipe
- Cranberry Christmas Cocktail
- Candy Cane Swirl Cocktail
- Christmas Moscow Mule
- Pomegranate Mojito
- Christmas Red Sangria
- Vodka Cranberry Recipe
- Christmas Keto Cocktail
- Pomegranate Mimosa
- Christmas White Sangria
- Cranberry Simple Syrup
Be sure to check out these 20+ Best Christmas Cocktails too!
How to Garnish a Holiday Cocktail
- Add lime slices to the rim of the glass.
- Create a berry garnish by simply dropping cranberries on the top of this cocktail. Fresh cranberries float and are a great way to add a pop of color to your drinks!
- Fresh rosemary placed into the swirl makes a great addition to the taste and texture of this drink.
- Serve with a candy cane or even add a dash of peppermint extract!
Variations for Holiday Cocktail Recipes
- Experiment with different liquor flavors! Try adding fresh lime juice or oranges to this recipe.
- Replace the cranberry juice with apple cider to create a yummy apple cocktail recipe.
- Use vodka infused with lemon, lime, or oranges for an even richer citrus kick to this recipe.
- Ginger ale or simple syrup can be added to this recipe for more sweetness and carbonation.
- Pomegranate seeds could be used instead of candy canes.
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Some of my Kitchen Essentials for Cocktails
- I love using these mixing pitchers for all of my drinks.
- These silicone spatulas are perfect for mixing and stirring cocktails.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- This cocktail muddler is perfect for muddling the lime and mint in mojitos.
Candy Cane Swirl Recipe
Ingredients:
- Vodka
- Cranberry juice
- Grenadine
- Peppermint schnapps
- Splash of Sprite or 7-Up
- Ice cubes
- Crushed candy canes or mini peppermint candy cane for garnish
Instructions
1. Dip the rim of the glass in water and then in the crushed candy canes.
2. Over ice, mix together vodka, grenadine, schnapps, and cranberry juice.
3. Add a splash of soda and a mini candy cane for garnish.
Recipe Notes
- To easily crush your peppermint candies or candy canes without making a huge mess, put them in a Ziploc bag and use a mallet or rolling pin to smash them.
- White creme de menthe can be substituted for the peppermint schnapps, but the flavor will be altered slightly.
Be sure to add this yummy peppermint flavored cocktail to your next holiday party! Check out our Elf Party shenanigans, where we regularly serve this drink. Cheers!
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Candy Cane Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 oz vodka
- 3 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
- Splash of Sprite or 7-Up
- Ice cubes
- Crushed candy canes or mini peppermint candy cane for garnish
Instructions
- Dip the rim of the glass in water and then in the crushed candy canes.
- Over ice, mix together Vodka, grenadine, schnapps and cranberry juice.
- Add a splash of soda and mini candy cane for garnish.
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Notes
- To easily crush your peppermint candies or candy canes without making a huge mess, put them in a Ziploc bag and use a mallet or rolling pin to smash them.
- White creme de menthe can be substituted for the peppermint schnapps, but the flavor will be altered slightly.
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