Let the vodka sit for at least 1 day in a dark space to really develop and intensify the peppermint flavors!.After dissolving the candy canes there will be a few particles in the vodka if this bothers you, you can strain it out with a fine mesh strainer.In this picture they’re not, but after snapping the photo I pushed them down into the vodka. The candy canes should be submerged in the vodka.The candy canes with the green turn the color of the vodka a murky brown – not very appealing (but still tasty)! You definitely want to use only red and white striped candy canes for this.The candy canes give it a nice pink hue, and you can even add a bit of food coloring if you want it to be extra pink! Just dissolve some candy canes in some vodka. It is the EASIEST thing to make and you should definitely do it!!Īs is my usual style, this recipe is SO EASY. Last week I made this candy cane vodka and have been using it in a few fun cocktails throughout the week, including the peppermint vodka cocktail. This week I’ve also been partaking in my fair share of festive cheer in the form of some cocktails. It’ll just be a small family Christmas and so there is really no pressure! I am making a Christmas dessert for my in-laws that we’ll drop off later today (peppermint white chocolate cheesecake). Are you all ready for Christmas!? Food prepped, presents wrapped, games planned?!įor once I actually feel pretty prepared, and I think it’s mostly due to the fact that we aren’t going anywhere and we’re not having anyone over this year.

I didn’t think I was going to get this one out to you before Christmas but I’m sneaking it in before the wire. This refreshing peppermint vodka cocktail is made with only 2 ingredients, including a homemade candy cane vodka! It’s perfect for the holidays!

Smirnoff candy cane vodka