Description
Santa’s Little Helper cocktail brings holiday cheer with a festive blend of peppermint schnapps, vodka, and chocolate liqueur. Perfect for winter celebrations, this creamy cocktail delivers sweet, minty magic that warms spirits and delights guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Liqueurs:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlua)
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) peppermint schnapps
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys)
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) half-and-half or heavy cream
Garnish and Optional Additions:
- Ice cubes
- 1 mini candy cane
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail glass by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes to create a frosty exterior.
- Load a cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes, creating a cold foundation for the creamy holiday libation.
- Pour coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, Irish cream liqueur, and half-and-half into the shaker, blending the festive ingredients.
- Vigorously shake the mixture for 15-20 seconds, ensuring the liqueurs are thoroughly combined and the drink is well-chilled.
- Remove the chilled glass from the freezer and fill with fresh ice cubes for additional cooling.
- Strain the silky cocktail into the prepared glass, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly over the ice.
- Artfully hang a miniature candy cane on the glass rim for a whimsical holiday presentation.
- Optional: Crown the cocktail with a fluffy dollop of whipped cream, creating a decadent finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the drink is icy cold, inviting festive cheer and indulgence.
Notes
- Experiment with dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk for a lighter, lactose-free version of this creamy cocktail.
- Adjust the ratio of liqueurs to suit your taste, creating a stronger or milder drink depending on your preference.
- Chill the glass beforehand to keep the cocktail extra cold and enhance the overall drinking experience.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace liqueurs with coffee syrup, peppermint extract, and cream, creating a festive mocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg