Candy cane cooler - Christmas special
This sweet, minty cocktail will cool down even the most hectic hostess.
- Preparation Time10 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyMedium
For the infusion
50 g fresh mint leaves, de-stemmed
1 bottle quality vodka
For the cocktail
1 tbs crushed candy cane or peppermint candy
45 ml mint infused vodka
8 ml B&B (Benedictine and Brandy)
15 ml Half-and-half (can be substituted with 7.5 ml whole milk and 7.5 ml single cream)
Ice
Peppermint stick
Mint sprig for garnish
For the infusion:
1) Thoroughly wash mint leaves and place in a decanter or jar. Empty vodka into a container and crush slightly to release the essential oils.
For the cocktail:1) Place crushed candy cane bits into pint glass. Crush the candy cane slightly, breaking up the bigger pieces. Add vodka, brandy and half-and-half and stir.
2) Pour into a shaker with ice. Shake lightly to chill and strain into a glass full of ice. Add a peppermint stick and stir. Garnish with a mint sprig.