Peppermint White Russian

This Peppermint White Russian is filled with minty flavour, a hint of coffee flavour from the Kahlua, a kick from the vodka, and absolutely creamy and luscious from the oat cream. Don’t forget the crushed peppermint rim! It’s the perfect holiday cocktail for Christmas parties or cozying up with a blanket on a chilly winter evening.

What is a White Russian?

A regular White Russian is a classic cocktail made with a combination of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream or milk. It’s an alcoholic beverage associated with Russia because of the inclusion of vodka and is typically served over ice in an old-fashioned cocktail glass. 

Now, while the White Russian drink is not specifically known as a traditional Christmas drink, it’s a popular choice during the holiday season because of its creamy, comforting, indulgent flavour. 

But this Peppermint White Russian is the perfect fun twist for a holiday celebration, combining the rich and creamy flavours with a bit of peppermint extract and a crushed candy cane rim. It’s truly the perfect holiday treat! 

Why You’ll Love This White Russian

• A festive cocktail that’s easy to make. Most people avoid making homemade Christmas cocktails because they can often be complicated and require bar tools like a cocktail shaker, muddler, etc. This peppermint white Russian cocktail is made without any bar tools at all and requires just 5 simple ingredients. 
• It’s naturally dairy-free. Most White Russian recipes are made with heavy cream, but this version is made with creamy oat milk. It’s just as creamy, but safe to drink for vegans or those who are lactose intolerant. 
• Easy to customize. Prefer a stronger classic white Russian? Add vodka. Want more peppermint flavour? Add additional peppermint extract or even use a peppermint vodka! Don’t be afraid to adjust the measurements to suit your taste buds. 

Make this in a party-size pitcher

You can either make as many cocktails as you need right away by adding the ingredients to the number of cocktail glasses you’d like to make, or, make a large batch (without ice) in an airtight glass-container and store in the fridge a few hours in advance. Then, when ready to serve, divide the mixture between drinking glasses and serve! 

Peppermint White Russian Recipe

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• Author: OLIVIA BIERMANN
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings

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Description

This Peppermint White Russian is filled with minty flavour, a hint of coffee flavour from the Kahlua, a kick from the vodka, and absolutely creamy and luscious from the oat cream. Don’t forget the crushed peppermint rim! It’s the perfect holiday cocktail for Christmas parties or cozying up with a blanket on a chilly winter evening.

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Ingredients

• 2 shots vodka
• 2 shots Kahlua
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 2/3 cup (approx) vegan oat cream, full fat coconut milk or nondairy milk
• ice
• crushed candy cane for rim (optional)

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Instructions

1. If doing the candy cane rims, rub a small amount of vegan cream on the rim of each glass, then dip and roll in the crushed candy cane until the rim is coated. You can also do it partially if you don’t want it all the way around.
2. Place a few ice cubes in each serving glass. Add 1 shot of vodka, 1 shot of kahlua, 1/2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp peppermint extract and 1/3 cup vegan cream to each glass.
3. Stir, then enjoy immediately!

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