This Peppermint Mocha Cocktail is perfect to warm up on a cold winter day or be the hit at your next holiday party!
Tipsy Peppermint Mocha
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is the return of the Peppermint Mocha at Starbucks.
Seriously…I count down the days!
This Peppermint Mocha cocktail is an extra festive spin on my favorite coffee drink. It’s just perfect for cozying up to watch a movie on a cold winter day after the kids are in bed.
You could also serve this peppermint mocha drink after Christmas dinner or at a holiday party — I guarantee it will be a hit!
Related: Click here to check out our super decadent Frozen Mudslide recipe!
Peppermint Mocha Cocktail Ingredients
- 3 ounces Kahlua Peppermint Mocha liqueur
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 3 ounces heavy cream
- Ice
- Crushed candy canes
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- If you’ve been looking for Kahlua peppermint mocha cocktails, this one is awesome!! If you don’t have Kahlua Peppermint Mocha in your stores, you can use regular Kahlua and swap out plain vodka for peppermint vodka to get the same flavor profile.
Bartender Essentials:
- Stainless steel 2-piece cocktail shaker (This is the style I learned to bartend with and still prefer)
- Cocktail strainer
How to Make a Tipsy Peppermint Mocha
- Crush up a candy cane or peppermint candies into small crumbs and place on a plate. I find it easiest to place the candy in a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin to keep the pieces from flying everywhere.
- Dip the rim of each cocktail glass into simple syrup, turn upside down, and place into the plate of crushed candy canes so that they stick to the glass.
- Fill each glass with ice.
- Add all of your liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 5- 10 seconds. Over-mixing will water down the drink.
- Strain and pour into your prepared cocktail glasses and enjoy!
Prep Tips:
- Substitute coconut milk for the heavy cream to make your drink dairy free.
- Place peppermint candies or candy cane in a plastic ziplock bag before crushing to keep pieces from flying everywhere.
- Use a rolling motion when rimming the glass to help the crushed peppermint to stick better and more evenly.
- Make a peppermint mocha martini by straining the drink into a martini glass.
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Peppermint Mocha Cocktail Recipe (Printable Copy):
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This Peppermint Mocha Cocktail is a decadent treat for chocolate lovers! Perfect to warm up on a cold winter day or to serve at holiday parties!
- 3 ounces Kahlua Peppermint Mocha
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate syrup
- 3 ounces heavy cream
- Ice
- Candy canes crushed
- Crush up a candy cane or peppermint candies into small pieces and spread on a small plate. Pour simple syrup on another small plate so that it is about 1/4" deep.
- Dip each cocktail glass into the simple syrup so that the rim is fully coated, then dip the rim into the crushed candy cane until it sticks to the glass. Allow to set.
- Fill each prepared cocktail glass with ice.
- Add all liquid ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for about 5-10 seconds.
- Strain and pour into your cocktail glasses. Enjoy immediately.
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Be sure to pin this Christmas Mudslide Recipe on Pinterest:
More of our favorite holiday cocktails:
Sparkling Black Cherry Martini
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Last updated on December 22nd, 2019 at 02:35 pm
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