Celebrate the holidays with a deliciously creamy cocktail with a delightful hint of peppermint and vanilla—just like Mrs. Claus would make! It’s the perfect way to add 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 crush candy using a rolling pin or mallet. 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 the microwave for 20 seconds 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 the rim. Let the excess chocolate drip 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 it. *You may have to dip several times to completely coat the rim. For a thicker candy rim, you can apply more crushed candy using the back of a spoon. Let the glass rim set for about one 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 5: Add the ice cubes, vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and regular or heavy whipping cream to the cocktail shaker. 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 the microwave for 20 seconds until melted. Carefully pour the chocolate 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!