Celebrate the holidays with a deliciously creamy cocktail that has a delightful hint of peppermint and vanilla—just like Mrs. Claus would make! It’s the perfect way to add some festive cheer to your yuletide festivities!

Mrs. Claus's Christmas Cocktail on a glass tray on the counter

Prep Time: 4 mins
Total Time: 4 mins
Servings: 1

Ingredients:

vanilla vodka
white chocolate liqueur
regular or heavy whipping cream
white chocolate chips-melted
peppermint candy-crushed
ice cubes

vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur, heavy whipping cream, white chocolate chip and peppermint candy on a glass tray on the counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step 1: Put peppermint candy in a ziploc bag and using a rolling pin or mallet, crush candy. Evenly spread crushed candy on a plate. Set aside.

crushed peppermint candy on a white plate on the counter.

Step 2: In a microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate in microwave for 20 second sessions until melted. Carefully pour and spread onto a plate.

melted white chocolate on a white plate on the counter.

Step 3: Dip the rim of a martini or coupe glass into the melted white chocolate. *You may have to dip several times to completely coat rim. Let excess chocolate dip off.

dipping a coupe glass into melted white chocolate on a white plate on at the counter.

Step 4: Dip the white chocolate rimmed glass into the crushed candy to coat. *You may have to dip several times to completely coat rim. You can apply more crushed candy by using the back of a spoon for a thicker candy rim. Let glass rim set for about 1 minute before adding the alcohol.

coupe glass and crushed candy on a white plate on the counter

dipping a coupe glass int crushed candy on a white plate on the counter.

Step 4: To the cocktail shaker add the ice cubes, vodka, white chocolate liqueur and the regular or heavy whipping cream. Shake vigorously. Strain into the white chocolate and candy cane rimmed glass and enjoy!

Mrs. Claus’s Christmas Cocktail

Delight in this creamy cocktail with a hint of vanilla to brighten your yuletide!

Tara

Prep Time 4

Total Time 4

Servings

Equipment

cocktail shaker
martini or coupe glass
alcohol jigger

Ingredients

1 oz vanilla vodka
2 oz white chocolate liqueur
1 oz heavy cream
1 cup ice cubes
¼ cup white chocolate
peppermint candies (crushed)

Instructions

Put candy in a ziploc bag and using a rolling pin or mallet, crush candy into a rough powder. Place crushed candy onto a plate. Set aside.
Using a microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate in microwave for 20 second sessions until melted. Carefully pour onto a small plate.
Dip the rim of a martini or coupe glass into the melted white chocolate and then into the crushed candy to coat.
Add the vodka, white chocolate liqueur, heavy whipping cream and the ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into the white chocolate and candy cane rimmed glass. Enjoy!