6 Peppermint & Vodka Cocktails For A Boozy Celebration

Cocktails are one of the most popular drinks that are served at parties. They are made by combining lots of special ingredients, such as spirits, liqueurs, juices and garnishes. Known to be very versatile in nature, these mixed drinks can be customised according to one’s choice and preference. There are numerous types of cocktails enjoyed across the world and vodka-peppermint drinks have created a separate fanbase. 

Cheerful and refreshing, these drinks are bound to transform your boring parties into memorable moments with their harmonious blend and creativity. Here are six peppermint and vodka cocktails you can make in your next celebration. 

Peppermint Martini 

Ingredients 

  • Ice cubes 
  • 5 ounces vanilla vodka 
  • 2 ounces white creme de menthe 
  • ½ ounce peppermint schnapps 

Method 

  • Pour vodka, creme de menthe and peppermint schnapps in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 
  • Shake well until chilled. 
  • Strain into two martini glasses. Garnish with peppermint sticks and enjoy. 

Peppermint Cosmopolitan  

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup pomegranate juice 
  • Juice of 1 lime 
  • 4 ounces vodka 
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 
  • 8 ice cubes 
  • 8 mini candy canes 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 

Method 

  • Combine juice, vodka, peppermint and 1/2 cup water in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.  
  • Shake vigorously until chilled.  
  • Strain into 8 shot glasses. Garnish with mint and candy canes. Serve. 

Chocolate Peppermint Martini 


Ingredients 

  • 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 
  • 2 ounces chocolate liqueur 
  • 2 ounces half n half

For decoration 

  • 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup  
  • Candy canes for garnish 

Method 

Glass decoration: 

  • Drizzle chocolate syrup around the edge of a martini glass, then place it in the freezer for 10 minutes. 

Cocktail: 

  • Fill a shaker with ice. Add the peppermint schnapps, chocolate liqueur, and half and half into it and shake well. 
  • Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with a candy cane and enjoy. 

Minty Moscow Mule 

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups vodka 
  • ¾ cup fresh lime juice  
  • ¾ cup ginger-mint simple syrup 
  • 4 cups ginger beer, chilled 
  • Fresh mint, to garnish 

Method 

  • Combine the vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher.  
  • Cover and keep in the refrigerator overnight. Mix ginger beer just before serving. 
  • To serve, ladle into glasses filled with crushed ice. Enjoy. 

Peppermint Snowflake Cocktail 

Ingredients 

  • 2 ounces vanilla vodka 
  • 2 ounces half and half 
  • 1.5 ounces peppermint schnapps 
  • sugar for rimming glass  
  • peppermint stick for garnish  

Method 

  • Pour sugar on a plate. Wet the rim of a martini glass and dip in the sugar. 
  • Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, half and half and schnapps.  
  • Shake vigorously until chilled and strain into glass. Serve. 

Peppermint White Russian  

Ingredients 

  • 3 ounces peppermint vodka 
  • 1.5 ounces peppermint kaluha 
  • 1.5 ounces half and half 

For Garnish: 

  • Crushed peppermints 
  • White chocolate syrup 
  • Red food dye 
  • Candy cane

Method 

  • To prepare your glass, dip the rim into the chocolate syrup and then into the crushed peppermints. 
  • Then mix the red food dye with the chocolate syrup. Next drizzle the mixture on the inner side of the glass. 
  • In a shaker, combine the vodka, Kaluha, and half and half. Stir gently to combine. Now pour cocktail in the glass filled with ice. 
  • Garnish with a candy cane. Enjoy.