Mrs. Claus’s Christmas Cocktail is creamy, festive and filled with peppermint, vanilla and white chocolate flavor. Finished with a white chocolate and crushed peppermint rim, it’s an easy holiday cocktail that looks impressive without requiring North Pole-level effort.

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

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 1 cocktail

Ingredients:

1 oz vanilla vodka
2 oz white chocolate liqueur
1 oz half and half or heavy cream
¼ cup of white chocolate chips-melted
peppermint candy-crushed
½ -1 cup of ice

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: Place the peppermint candy in a resealable plastic bag. Crush it with a rolling pin or mallet, then spread the crushed candy evenly on a small plate. Set aside.

crushed peppermint candy on a white plate on the counter.

Step 2: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth. Carefully spread the melted chocolate on a small 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. Turn the glass as needed to coat the rim evenly, then allow any excess chocolate to drip off.

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

Step 4: Dip the chocolate-coated rim into the crushed peppermint candy. Use the back of a spoon to gently press on additional candy, if needed. Allow the rim to set for about 30 seconds.

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 ice, vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur and heavy cream to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until chilled.

Step 6: Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. Serve immediately and enjoy!

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

Use half-and-half for a slightly lighter cocktail or heavy cream for a richer, creamier drink.
Prepare the peppermint-rimmed glass ahead of time and refrigerate it until you’re ready to make the cocktail.
White chocolate can burn quickly, so heat it in short intervals and stir frequently.

🎄 Before You Go…

Keep the holiday drinks flowing with our Christmas Punch, Chocolate Espresso Martini or creamy Pumpkin Pie Cocktail.

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 or half and half
1 cup ice cubes
¼ cup white chocolate
peppermint candies (crushed)

Instructions

Place the peppermint candy in a resealable plastic bag. Crush it with a rolling pin or mallet, then spread the crushed candy evenly on a small plate. Set aside.
Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth. Carefully spread the melted chocolate on a small plate.
Dip the rim of a martini or coupe glass into the melted white chocolate. Turn the glass as needed to coat the rim evenly, then allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Dip the chocolate-coated rim into the crushed peppermint candy. Use the back of a spoon to gently press on additional candy, if needed. Allow the rim to set for about 30 seconds.
Add ice, vanilla vodka, white chocolate liqueur and heavy cream to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until chilled.
Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. Serve immediately and enjoy!