Peppermint White Russian
A White Russian variation finished with peppermint for Christmas service.
Base spirit
Vodka
Style
Dessert
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Build
The Peppermint White Russian keeps vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream, then adds peppermint schnapps for a holiday accent. Served over ice, it remains a dessert highball with a clear Christmas mint note. Peppermint should stay secondary to coffee and cream.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 1.5 oz vodka
- • 1 oz coffee liqueur
- • 0.5 oz peppermint schnapps
- • 1 oz heavy cream
Did you know?
“Peppermint White Russians are a common Christmas riff on the standard White Russian dessert highball.”
Source:Modern holiday cocktail menus
Bartender's Note
Add peppermint sparingly. Float cream or stir fully depending on preferred look.
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How to make the Peppermint White Russian
- 1Build vodka, coffee liqueur, and peppermint over ice
- 2 or stir in cream
- 3Serve ungarnished
