Description
These Peppermint Christmas Shots are festive, creamy, sweet, and perfectly minty—an irresistible holiday party drink that dazzles every guest. Made with white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and cream, then rimmed with crushed candy canes, these shots bring sparkle to any Christmas drink bar or cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz white chocolate liqueur
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1 oz half & half or cream
- Honey or corn syrup (for rimming)
- Crushed candy canes (for garnish)
- Mini candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Crush candy canes in a zip-lock bag using a rolling pin and pour onto a shallow plate.
- Dip rims of shot glasses in honey or corn syrup, then press into crushed candy canes.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add white chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and cream.
- Shake well for 10–15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into rimmed shot glasses.
- Optional: garnish with mini candy canes or extra crushed peppermint.
Notes
- Chill shot glasses in advance for extra frosty drinks.
- Use sweetened condensed milk instead of cream for a dessert-like version.
- Add a drop of vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
- For dairy-free shots, use coconut cream or oat milk.
- Don’t over-crush candy canes—slightly chunky pieces stick better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Holiday Drinks, Christmas Cocktails
- Method: No-Bake / Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peppermint christmas shots, holiday shots, christmas cocktails, candy cane shots, festive drink recipes