Making Spirits Bright: Candy Cane Vodka

Candy Cane Vodka is quick and easy to make

for gift giving or mixing up

cocktails for the holidays!

It will definitely put

the jingle in your bells :)

No recipe required and easier than Candy Corn Vodka,

 since the candy canes dissolve completely

and you don’t have to strain the solids.

For a pint jar of Candy Cane Vodka,

I used 10 mini candy canes, but you

 can use regular size ones and adjust your ratio of

peppermint-to-vodka however you like.

I had seen a few recipes calling for pulverizing the candy canes in the food processor, but save yourself the trouble of having to wash your processor and just toss them in your jar or bottle. If you use regular size candy canes, just break them a little to fit  and give your jar a shake occasionally. I tossed in a large candy cane after breaking it, it takes a little longer than the small ones, but still easily dissolves. My candy canes were completely dissolved in about 3 hours, ready for gift giving.

Add a little candy cane rimmer. . .

Shake your Candy Cane Vodka up with

ice in a cocktail shaker,

and add some tonic or soda.

Or add a shot to your hot cocoa or chocolate.

Add some white chocolate liqueur and a little half and half to your Candy Cane Vodka and for a White Chocolate Peppermint Martini.

White Chocolate Peppermint Martini

1 part White Chocolate Liqueur

1 part Candy Cane Vodka

2 parts half and half

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice,

shake about 30 seconds.

Strain into chilled rimmed glass.

Cheers and

Happy Holidays!

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