Description
Indulge in Santa’s Little Helper, a festive cocktail blending peppermint schnapps, vodka, and chocolate liqueur that captures holiday cheer in a glass. Cheerful sips bring winter magic right to your celebration, warming spirits with each delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirit Ingredients:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) baileys irish cream
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) peppermint schnapps
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) eggnog
Garnish Ingredients:
- Crushed candy canes
Topping Ingredients:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail shaker by adding a generous amount of ice cubes to create the perfect frosty base for this holiday libation.
- Pour the creamy eggnog, velvety Baileys Irish Cream, and invigorating peppermint schnapps into the shaker, ensuring a harmonious blend of seasonal flavors.
- Vigorously shake the mixture for 15-20 seconds, allowing the ingredients to marry and the concoction to become thoroughly chilled and frothy.
- Carefully strain the silky smooth liquid into a festive cocktail glass, eliminating any unwanted ice fragments.
- Crown the drink with a generous dollop of pillowy whipped cream, creating an elegant white peak.
- Sprinkle finely crushed candy canes over the whipped cream topping, adding a delightful peppermint crunch and vibrant holiday visual appeal.
- Serve the Santa Little Helper immediately, inviting guests to indulge in this merry and bright seasonal cocktail that captures the essence of winter celebrations.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh eggnog for the richest, most authentic holiday flavor profile.
- Chill your cocktail glass beforehand to keep the drink extra cold and enhance the creamy texture.
- Crush candy canes just before serving to maintain their bright color and prevent moisture absorption.
- Experiment with different schnapps varieties like creme de menthe for a unique holiday twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg