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These Christmas cocktails with vodka are the perfect signature drinks for parties! Try themed martinis, mules, and more.

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When it comes to entertaining, vodka is one of the most versatile spirits around. So it’s no surprise that some of the best holiday drinks are Christmas cocktails with vodka! This neutral spirit works in many different concepts, from Christmas-themed martinis to Moscow mules. Combining it with the flavors of the season makes unique signature drinks, using peppermint, cranberry, pomegranate and pear.

And now…our top Christmas cocktails with vodka!

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Vodka Christmas Cocktails: Peppermint Martini & More!

Peppermint schnapps drinks
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These Christmas cocktails with vodka are the perfect signature drinks for parties! Try themed martinis, mules, and more.

  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Cocktails
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 ounce* peppermint schnapps (or white Creme de Menthe)
  • ½ ounce vodka
  • 1 ½ ounces Creme de Cacao
  • 1 ½ ounces heavy cream
  • Peppermint candies and grenadine, for the rim (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rim: Crush the peppermint candies and place them in an even layer on a plate. On another plate, add a small pool of grenadine, or simply wet the rim of the glass with water using your finger (grenadine is easiest and works best). Run the rim of a martini glass in the grenadine first, rotating the glass so the rim is evenly coated. Then roll the rim in the crushed candies until evenly coated.
  2. Shake the drink: Place the peppermint schnapps, vodka, Creme de Cacao, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake until cold. Strain the drink into the prepared martini glass.

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About the authors

Alex & Sonja

Hi! We’re Alex & Sonja Overhiser, authors of the acclaimed cookbooks A Couple Cooks and Pretty Simple Cooking—and a real life couple who cooks together. We founded the A Couple Cooks website in 2010 to share seasonal recipes and the joy of home cooking. Now, we’ve got over 3,000 well-tested recipes, including Mediterranean diet, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, smoothies, cocktails, and more!

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