Peppermint Sandy Claws Cocktail
Peppermint Sandy Claws Cocktail is a creamy, minty holiday drink made with vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, and white chocolate. Festive, cozy, and easy to make, this Christmas cocktail is perfect for holiday parties, winter nights, and seasonal celebrations.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring spoons
- Strainer
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vanilla vodka
- 1 tbsp peppermint schnapps
- 2 tbsp heavy cream | or half-and-half
- 1 tbsp white chocolate syrup
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ cup ice
Rim & Garnish
1 | tbsp | crushed candy canes
1 | tsp | white chocolate syrup | for rim
whipped cream | optional
mini candy cane | optional
Instructions
- Dip the rim of a cocktail glass into white chocolate syrup, then roll in crushed candy canes. Set aside.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, heavy cream, white chocolate syrup, and milk.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until cold, creamy, and slightly frothy.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Optional: Top with whipped cream or garnish with a mini candy cane. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients before shaking for best texture
- Go light on peppermint, too much can overpower the drink
- Shake well to fully blend dairy and alcohol
- Half-and-half works for a lighter version
- Non-alcoholic option: replace vodka and schnapps with peppermint syrup and extra milk
- Best served immediately while cold and creamy