Christmas White Russian Recipe
This festive Peppermint White Russian is an easy-to-make cocktail that adds a holiday twist to a classic drink.
Holiday White Russian
The best part of the holiday season…holiday parties!! We regularly host our family and friends for get-togethers during the holidays and at Christmas time, so I like to prepare special holiday cocktails for the grown-ups to enjoy. I do admit that I like my holiday drinks to be a little bit over-the-top…I mean, it is the holidays after all and that is the time to enjoy all the sweets and treats!
If you’re planning ahead and looking for a great cocktail to enjoy by the fire or to serve to your holiday party guests, you can’t go wrong with this Christmas White Russian drink!
It’s creamy, dreamy, and has a sugared rim that looks like snowflakes!
What Is In A White Russian?
A White Russian is a classic cocktail that is made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream. It is a smooth and creamy cocktail that is often enjoyed after dinner or as a boozy dessert.
To make our White Russian holiday drink, we took this traditional White Russian cocktail recipe and added a holiday twist by incorporating creamy white chocolate and peppermint flavors. It’s quite similar to the original, but that peppermint kick gives it a definite holiday vibe.
It’s sweet enough to be a dessert, but it does pack a punch, so sip slowly!
Related: For another holiday spin on the White Russian cocktail, try our Eggnog White Russian recipe!
Ingredients
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- 3 oz Vodka
- 2 oz White Chocolate Liquor
- 2 oz Coffee Liqueur (such as Kahlua)
- 6 oz Vanilla Coffee Creamer
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Syrup
Garnish Ideas
- Sugar Sprinkles
- Simple Syrup
- Candy Canes
Bartender Tools
- Stainless steel 2-piece cocktail shakerย ย โ This is the style I learned to bartend with and still prefer, but you can use a cocktail shaker with a built-in strainer too. Whatever youโre comfortable with will work!
Recipe intended for readers 21+; please enjoy responsibly!
Instructions
- Pour simple syrup on a small plate and sugar sprinkles on another small plate. Dip the rim of each glass first into the simple syrup, then into the sprinkles.
- Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, and white chocolate liqueur to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well to combine.
- Fill each glass with ice cubes and pour the peppermint syrup over the ice.
- Strain and pour the contents of the cocktail shaker into your prepared glasses. Top with vanilla creamer and garnish with a candy cane.
Video Demo:
Prep Tips
- Garnish –ย We finished our cocktails with a festive peppermint stick and a rolled wafer cookie (like a pirouette cookie). Other garnishes that would work well could be a cinnamon stick or chocolate shavings.
- Peppermint – We used peppermint coffee syrup in our drink, but if you really want to add a kick to your cocktails, you could alternatively use peppermint schnapps. You could also skip the peppermint syrup and use peppermint vodka to get that same flavor.
- Vodka – You can use any brand of vodka that you prefer. You don’t have to use the most expensive vodka, since you’ll be mixing it, however, you want to use something that tastes clean. You could also use peppermint vodka (as mentioned above).
- Sugar Rim – We kept things simple with a white sugar sprinkle rim on our glass. It reminds me of ice crystals or snowflakes! You could also rim your cocktail glasses with crushed peppermints or a cinnamon sugar rim.
- Substitutions – If you don’t have vanilla coffee creamer on hand, you can use whole milk or cream with a splash of vanilla extract OR in combination with vanilla vodka. If you don’t have peppermint syrup, you can use a splash of peppermint extract – but just a splash, as the extract is stronger than coffee syrup! If you don’t have white chocolate liqueur, you can just use extra vanilla coffee creamer.
More Christmas Cocktails To Try
- Christmas Margaritas
- Holiday Palomas
- Jack Frost Cocktail
- Grinch Christmas Jello Shots
- Tipsy Peppermint Mocha Cocktail
- Sparkling Black Cherry Martini
- Christmas Cranberry Vodka Spritzer
- Holiday Pomegranate Margaritas
- Christmas Sangria
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Christmas White Russian Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- 2 Small Plates
Ingredients
- 3 oz Vodka
- 2 oz White Chocolate Liquor
- 2 oz Coffee Liqueur such as Kahlua
- 6 oz Vanilla Coffee Creamer
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Syrup
Garnishes
- Sugar Sprinkles
- Simple Syrup
- Candy Canes
Instructions
- Pour simple syrup on a small plate and sugar sprinkles on another small plate. Dip the rim of each glass first into the simple syrup, then into the sprinkles.
- Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, and white chocolate liqueur to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well to combine.
- Fill each glass with ice cubes. Pour the peppermint syrup over the ice cubes.
- Strain and pour the contents of the cocktail shaker into your prepared glasses. Top with vanilla creamer and garnish with a candy cane.
Video
Notes
Prep Tips
- Garnish –ย We finished our cocktails with a festive peppermint stick and a rolled wafer cookie (like a pirouette cookie). Other garnishes that would work well could be a cinnamon stick or chocolate shavings.
- Peppermint – We used peppermint coffee syrup in our drink, but if you really want to add a kick to your cocktails, you could alternatively use peppermint schnapps. You could also skip the peppermint syrup and use peppermint vodka to get that same flavor.
- Vodka – You can use any brand of vodka that you prefer. You don’t have to use the most expensive vodka, since you’ll be mixing it, however, you want to use something that tastes clean. You could also use peppermint vodka (as mentioned above).
- Sugar Rim – We kept things simple with a white sugar sprinkle rim on our glass. It reminds me of ice crystals or snowflakes! You could also rim your cocktail glasses with crushed peppermints or a cinnamon sugar rim.
- Substitutions – If you don’t have vanilla coffee creamer on hand, you can use whole milk or cream with a splash of vanilla extract OR in combination with vanilla vodka. If you don’t have peppermint syrup, you can use a splash of peppermint extract – but just a splash, as the extract is stronger than coffee syrup! If you don’t have white chocolate liqueur, you can just use extra vanilla coffee creamer.
Nutrition
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