This holiday peppermint tea cocktail combines brewed Peppermint Frost with peppermint vodka, crème de menthe, and chocolate peppermint liqueur. Serve it chilled over crushed ice for an adult holiday gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 fluid ounces peppermint vodka
- 1 fluid ounce crème de menthe
- 1 fluid ounce chocolate peppermint cream liqueur
- 4 fluid ounces brewed Peppermint Frost tea, strained and chilled
- Ice for shaking
- Crushed ice for serving
- Fresh mint leaves or a small candy cane, optional garnish
Instructions
Prepare Peppermint Frost according to its brewing directions. Strain out the leaves, allow the tea to cool, and refrigerate until chilled. Measure 4 fluid ounces of the brewed tea.
Add the peppermint vodka, crème de menthe, chocolate peppermint cream liqueur, and chilled tea to a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and shake for about 10–15 seconds, until chilled. Do not put hot tea into a closed shaker.
Strain into a chilled glass large enough for the mixture, over crushed ice.
Garnish with fresh mint or a small candy cane, if desired, and serve.
The listed recipe uses all three alcoholic ingredients, not one selected from the list. Their sweetness and alcohol content vary by product, so check the labels of the bottles you use.
This recipe contains alcohol and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age. Enjoy responsibly. Check the tea, liqueurs, and garnish ingredients when accommodating dietary needs.
