Welcome to the world of sweet and minty goodness! The candy cane drink is a festive and delicious beverage that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking to warm up on a cold winter day or cool down on a hot summer afternoon, this drink is sure to hit the spot. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, tasty concoction that will transport you to a winter wonderland.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CANDY CANE DRINKS
A holiday drink everyone seems to enjoy! I always am asked for the recipe!
Provided by mpskds
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix schnapps, creme de cacao, half-and-half, and grenadine together in a pitcher; refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Stir mixture before pouring into martini glasses to serve; garnish each glass with a candy cane.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 53.6 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
CANDY CANE COCOA
The rich flavor of chocolate combines so well with peppermint. This is the perfect drink to sip while trimming the tree.
Provided by Althea
Categories Drinks Recipes Hot Chocolate Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the chocolate and the crushed peppermint candies until melted and smooth. Pour hot cocoa into four mugs, and garnish with whipped cream. Serve each with a candy cane stirring stick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.2 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 140.8 mg, Sugar 58.3 g
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
This delicious cocktail, perfect for the holiday season, is courtesy of Charles Corpion from The Four Seasons.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place crushed candy canes on a small plate or saucer. Wet the outside rim of a chilled martini glass with water. Holding the glass by the stem, rotate the rim to coat with candy.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, creme de menthe, cranberry juice, and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into prepared glass; serve immediately.
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
This merry cocktail will keep spirits bright at your next holiday gathering. It's easy to make by infusing vodka with candy canes, then using more canes for a clever rim decoration.
Provided by By Jessica Walker
Categories Beverage
Time 10h5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To make infused vodka, pour vodka into airtight jar; add candy canes and seal jar. Let stand 10 to 12 hours to infuse the flavor, shaking periodically throughout the day.
- To decorate rim of glass, pour chocolate syrup on 1 plate; place crushed candy canes on second plate. Dip rim of glass into chocolate; dip immediately into candy.
- To make cocktail, in shaker full of ice, pour vodka and schnapps; shake. Pour into glass. If desired, squeeze some additional chocolate syrup into glass.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CANDY CANE DRINK
This is a real winner, especially when the holidays just scream "peppermint" with all the candy canes and candy hanging around. Why not make a drink out of it? Plus, it's really pretty to look at, too. Nicely presented, this drink will be a true party pleaser. Give it a whirl and see what you think.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Beverages
Time 6m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- First, prepare a chilled cocktail glass.
- by drizzling a few stripes of Grenadine down the inside of the glass, twisting the glass as you go. Then, gently use a clean napkin to absorb the excess Grenadine from the bottom of the glass.
- Shake the vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps with cracked ice in your snazzy little cocktail shaker.
- Strain it through into your beautifully prepared glass.
- How beautiful is that?
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.3, Sodium 0.4
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
Steps:
- Add all liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into martini glass. Garnish with candy cane.
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
Steps:
- Add all liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into martini glass. Garnish with candy cane.
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
Make and share this Candy Cane Cocktail recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Some Girl
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put the peppermint schnapps, creme de cacao, vanilla ice cream, and one candy cane (break it into bits) in a blender and blend until thick and smooth. Add milk if the mixture is too thick to blend.
- Garnish each glass with a mini candy cane, or the straight end of a full sized candy cane.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 685.8, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 19.8, Cholesterol 127.5, Sodium 253.3, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 65.2, Protein 11.9
CANDY CANE COCKTAIL
Create this oh-so-pretty gin cocktail using our homemade candy cane vodka. Perfect for a Christmas tipple, garnish it with a mini candy cane for extra cheer
Provided by Miriam Nice
Categories Drink
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour the gin, lemon juice, vodka or crème de menthe and Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.
- Double-strain the drink into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a mini candy cane, if you like (see tip, below).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 0.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium
CANDY CANE PUNCH
Peppermint ice cream makes this creamy drink taste-and look-more like a dessert than a punch! I've mixed it many times for ladies' lunches and buffets. For a fun garnish, hang mini candy canes around the punch bowl or on cups. -Neva Schnauber, Ft. Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 3-1/2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt jelly with 2 cups soda. Chill the jelly mixture and remaining soda. Just before serving, place 6 cups ice cream in a punch bowl. Gently stir in jelly mixture. Add remaining soda. Add remaining ice cream by scoopfuls. Garnish with candy canes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality peppermint extract for the best flavor.
- If you don't have candy canes, you can use crushed peppermint candies or even a few drops of peppermint oil.
- To make a dairy-free version, use almond milk or soy milk instead of regular milk.
- You can also make a vegan version by using vegan marshmallows.
- For a fun presentation, rim the glasses with crushed candy canes before serving.
- Garnish with a candy cane or a sprig of fresh mint for a festive touch.
Conclusion:
The candy cane drink is a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. It's perfect for parties, gift-giving, or just enjoying at home. Get creative with your toppings and flavors to make it your own. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a festive and delicious drink that will be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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