Pumpkin season is great and all, but peppermint season is what I live for.
Why do you think it’s the last month of the year? It’s literally the headliner for the entire year in flavor profiles.
So when DeKuyper put me up to task of creating a holiday cocktail, there was one ingredient and one ingredient only that came to mind and got me even more excited than usual for a trip to the liquor store: Peppermint Schnapps.
I whipped up the Peppermint Patty (or Peppermint Party, whichever you prefer): 1 part DeKuyper Peppermint Schnapps, 1 part DeKuyper Crème de Cocoa White, and 2.5 parts half and half over ice.
You can also strain it and serve as a martini. And if you’re really fancy, you crush up candy canes and do a peppermint rim. I somehow actually managed this Pinterest-worthy maneuver and am still shocked it turned out. Ish.
And just a note: Since half and half is something you typically put in coffee and coffee is something you typically drink in the morning, the Peppermint Patty is officially a before-noon cocktail. Get on board.
But of course this white chocolate-y, pepperminty deliciousness can be enjoyed any time of day and is perfection for holiday parties and when you feel like drinking your dessert.
After I (kinda’) mastered this drink, I started tumbling down the Peppermint Schnapps rabbit hole and can’t wait to make these gems:
Snowflake Shot (my translation: Dirty Santa)
In case you’re not a drink detective, this is just the Peppermint Patty plus vodka FTW.
Chocolate Mint Kiss (my translation: Christmas Morning In Your Mouth)
I also think I can just pour some peppermint schnapps into my coffee with a little half an half in the morning and start the rest of these December days with a fresh, minty kick to the face (in a good way).
It’s what the holidays are all about.
LYLAS,
Ashley
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Hot chocolate image and candy cane image from Pinterest.