Add a festive twist to your holiday celebrations with the vibrant and refreshing 4 Seasons Candy Cane Cocktail! This eye-catching drink combines smooth vodka, sweet peppermint schnapps, tangy cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice for a perfectly balanced flavor profile that feels like a sip of the holidays. Featuring a crushed candy cane rim, this cocktail isnβt just deliciousβitβs a showstopper at any gathering. The drink is finished with a festive garnish of mint leaves and a candy cane for extra holiday cheer. Ready in just 10 minutes, this peppermint-infused cocktail is the perfect choice for Christmas parties, winter gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress with a touch of seasonal elegance.
Place two tablespoons of crushed candy canes on a small plate. Wet the rim of a cocktail glass with lime juice and dip the rim into the crushed candy canes to coat evenly. Set the prepared glass aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add vodka, peppermint schnapps, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well combined and chilled.
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass with the candy-cane-rimmed edge.
Garnish the drink with a small candy cane hanging off the rim and a sprig of fresh mint leaves for a pop of color.
Serve immediately and enjoy the festive flavors of the 4 Seasons Candy Cane Cocktail!
Calories |
335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 61 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.