Candy Cane Christmas Shots
This seasonal shot recipe is perfect for any Christmas party or holiday get-together. Plus I’ve included my quick and easy recipe for homemade peppermint-infused vodka!
Ingredients
Peppermint infused vodka (candy cane vodka recipe)
- 4 cups vodka
- 25 mini candy canes unwrapped
Candy Cane Shots
- 1/2 oz peppermint/candy cane vodka homemade or store-bought
- 1/2 oz white chocolate liqueur You can use a brand of white chocolate liqueur you like. I used an Irish cream white chocolate liqueur!
- mini candy canes to garnish optional
Instructions
How to Make Peppermint infused vodka (candy cane vodka recipe)
- Before we get into this recipe, let me just say that you can totally use peppermint schnapps or any kind of peppermint or candy cane vodka you like for the candy cane shots below!
- Place all 25 mini candy canes in a glass quart-sized container or mason jar. Fill the container or jar the rest of the way up with vodka, leaving roughly a 1/2-1 inch gap at the top. Cover and set in a cool dark place.
- Allow the vodka to sit until the candy canes are completely dissolved, about 2-4 hours. Once the candy canes are dissolved give the vodka a quick stir and you’re done.
- Homemade candy cane-infused vodka can be stored in a cool dark place until you’ve used it all up! And it can be used to make any of your favorite peppermint-flavored cocktails and shots.
How to Make Candy Cane Shots
- Line up your shot glasses(as many as you want to make at a time) on the counter, pour in the candy cane vodka, followed by the white chocolate liqueur.
- Balance a mini candy over the top of each shot glass, or hang them on the edge of the glasses.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For another quick garnish idea, rim your shot glasses in vanilla frosting then dip them in crushed candy canes, fill, and serve.
If you like you can also mix equal parts candy cane vodka and white chocolate liqueur in a cocktail shaker then pour the mixture into your prepared shot glasses. I find this works better if I am making a large batch of shots.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.01gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 0.1mgSugar: 7g
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