Peppermint Drop Cocktail (Printable)

Cool peppermint and citrus blend for a festive, easy-to-make celebratory drink.

# What You Need:

→ Spirits

01 - 1.5 oz vodka
02 - 0.5 oz peppermint schnapps

→ Citrus

03 - 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Sweetener

04 - 0.5 oz simple syrup

→ Garnish

05 - Crushed peppermint candy or sugar, for rimming
06 - Small mint sprig or mini candy cane (optional)

# How To Cook:

01 - Moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with lemon juice, then dip into crushed peppermint candy or sugar to coat.
02 - Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
03 - Pour vodka, peppermint schnapps, lemon juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.
04 - Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
05 - Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.
06 - Garnish with a mint sprig or mini candy cane if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This cocktail offers a perfect balance of minty freshness and bright citrus that wakes up your senses
  • It takes just minutes to make, making it an effortless way to impress guests with seasonal flair
02 -
  • Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice; bottled just doesn't have the same brightness
  • Crushing peppermint candy finely ensures a better rim texture that doesn't crumble off
03 -
  • Shake the cocktail vigorously longer than you think to get it perfectly chilled and slightly frothy
  • Finely crush peppermint candy for the rim to prevent clumping and ensure an even coating

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