Last Updated on 2017-05-11 by Linda
I was given an amazing opportunity to participate in a Holiday Cocktail Party Hop, I mean seriously, Christmas and food and drinks and desserts who wouldn’t want to hop along right…. for me a
Little twist on an old favourite….. this year I decided to “shake-up” the traditional Peppermintini.
As with most holiday drinks this is a quick and easy to fix/make, funny isn’t it how almost all holiday drinks can look spectacular yet only take a few minutes to fix. That is most likely because mom’s and dad’s may need drinks in a hurry and of course when you add Christmas garnishees anything looks great right??
Gather your ingredients, a bottle of Spiced Rum, a bottle of Mint Schnapps and a bottle of Chocolate Liquor. Add in a Martini Shaker, some ice and a glass and we are set to go.
1/4 shot of Mint Schnapps ( not peppermint)
1 1/2 oz of Chocolate Liquor
1/2 oz spiced rum
(originally I added 1/2 oz of the mint but it is a very strong flavour hence the need to cut back)
Add ice to your shaker, pour in your ingredients and shake it off, shake it off , (sorry couldn’t resist)
Pour mixture into your glass and garnishee with a candy cane and a colourful straw.
If you have time to prep you can rim your glass with green and yellow candy sprinkles ( as I did) or even Candy Cane pieces.
You are set to go, now take your drink into the living room, put your feet up and savour the chocolate/mint flavours.
add a few chocolates on the side and you are set .
For a less decadent drink one can add a splash of Milk or cream and some ice in a tall boy glass and really savour the flavours of Christmas
and for a really awesome experience please take a look at the blogs participating in this Holiday Cocktail Party!
Appetizers
Domestic Superhero – Just Us Four – The Blue Eyed Dove – Sweet Pea – Glued To My Crafts – Patricia Eales Nutrition – Lemons and Laughs – Cupcakes&Crowbars – Sowdering About – Vegetarian Gourmet – Yesterday on Tuesday – Mom Home Guide – My Craftily Ever After – The Love Nerds – One Krieger Chick – Kenarry: Ideas for the Home – A Dish of Daily Life
Cocktails & Mocktails
One Artsy Mama – The Blue Eyed Dove – Sparkle – Albion Gould – Southern State of Mind – Eat Drink Eat – A Labour of Life – My Creative Days – Shelstring – I’m Bored Lets Go – Blue Crab Martini
Desserts & Sweet Treats
Major Hoff Takes A Wife – This Is The Life I Have Chosen – Crazy for Crust – Sypsie Designs – DIYfaerie – Little Blog on the Homestead – Living Better Together – Laura’s INKlings – Life Made Sweeter – Tried & True – FrugElegance – Play. Party. Pin.
MrsMajor Hoff says
mmmm…chocolate. Love it! It was so fun "hopping" with ya!
kaflickinger74 says
I am not much of a drinker but these look delicious!
mhoie1325 says
i love chocolate but i don't know if i would drink this one though.
Tina M says
It seems like it would be good for a holiday party.
Elegance and Mommyhood says
That drink bar looks beautiful and festive and the martini looks and sounds delicious. I could go for one of those now. Thanks so much for sharing (I pinned, of course). =)))
Dana Feldman says
Ohh now that sounds yummy and looks easy. I'm always looking for new cocktail recipes, thanks!
Linda Cassidy says
so very easy
The Grits Blog says
So, if we get to meet anytime soon you will make this for me right?!
Linda Cassidy says
but of course
Lola V says
love chocolate and i also adore a bit of alcohol! i would try it as you said, i will prbably put a bit more o milk as i get tipsy quite quick!
Linda Cassidy says
milk and a lot more ice in a bigger glass would be perfect then