The time has come. In less than two short–yet tedious–weeks, the stress of final projects and exams will be lifted, and winter break will have officially begun. So go ahead and study hard, write that 8-page paper, but just be sure to reward yourself with one of these tasty, winter inspired drinks after. Happy holidays collegiates, and cheers!
Bailey’s Peppermint Cream
Ingredients:
-1 ½ oz Baileys, Hint of Mint Chocolate flavored
– 4 oz Hot chocolate
– Fresh whipped cream
– Candy cane
Directions:
Pour Baileys and hot chocolate into a coffee mug. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Crush up the candy cane and sprinkle on top.
Snowman Float
Ingredients:
– Peppermint ice cream
– Gingerale
Directions:
Pour gingerale over peppermint ice cream for a festive twist on the classic ice cream float. Simple yet delicious!
Candy Cane Christmas Cocktail
Ingredients:
– 1 ½ oz vanilla vodka
– 1 ½ oz white chocolate liqueur
– ¾ oz of peppermint schnapps
Directions:
Combine vanilla vodka, chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps in a cocktail shaker. Shake well and serve into cocktail glasses. Who says you can’t drink a candy cane?
Mistletoe Martini
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 2 oz orange juice
– 3 oz cranberry tea, chilled
– ¾ oz lemon juice
– 3 tsp sugar
Directions:
Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and serve into cocktail glasses. It’s the perfect cocktail to get you and that special someone in the proper mood for Christmas.
Christmas Wassail
Ingredients:
– ½ gallon apple cider
– 2 cups orange juice
– ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
– 10 whole cloves
– 5 cinnamon sticks
– ¼ teaspoon ginger
– 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
In a crock pot combine ingredients. Simmer for 8 hours and serve. This classic holiday cider punch will warm you right up on a chilly winter evening.