The Drunken Candy Cane Cocktail

With the holiday season in full swing, it's time to treat yourself to something special and festive. What better way to celebrate than with a merry cocktail? The holidays have a magical way of inspiring us to create drinks that are as festive and vibrant as the season itself. In this blog post, we'll be exploring a frozen cocktail that's sure to tickle your tastebuds and stir up some holiday cheer - The Drunken Candy Cane!

The Drunken Candy Cane is a delightful concoction of candy cane-infused vodka, Baileys, milk, vanilla ice cream, and peppermint simple syrup, all perfectly fused together to make a boozy candy cane drink. It's a concoction that brings together the best of the holiday flavors. And the best part? It's both delicious and incredibly easy to make.

The Drunken Candy Cane

Ingredients:

Here's what you'll need to make your own Drunken Candy Cane:

• 1 oz Candy Cane Infused Vodka (recipe below)

• 1 oz Baileys

• 1/2 cup milk of your choice

• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream

• 1/2 peppermint simple syrup (recipe below)

• 1 1/2 cup crushed ice

• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum to help with frozen texture

• For the red spiral up the glass: 1 tablespoon Agave, 1 teaspoon xanthan gum and 2 drops red food coloring

Instructions:

Ready to mix up some holiday magic? Follow these simple steps:

1. In a cocktail mixing glass, add your vodka, Baileys, milk, ice cream, simple syrup, ice and xanthan gum.

2. Transfer all to a blender and blend until desired texture achieved (you may need to add a little bit more ice depending on the texture).

3. Before you pour out your frozen goodness, let's mix our red spiral lines mixture. In a very small bowl, add your agave, red food coloring and xanthan gum. Stir very well until it thickens up.

4. Using a frother, LIGHTLY dip it into the red mixture and spiral a little by little up a tall glass creating a candy cane look.

5. Once you have your red spiral, it's time to pour in your frozen mixture. Garnish with a candy cane (of course)!

(watch on Instagram)

Peppermint Simple Syrup:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Hot water (I like to bring it to a boil)

• 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar

• 4-6 min candy canes

Directions: In a bowl, stir together the hot water and sugar. Continue stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved. Now, add in your candy canes. Give it a good couple of stirs and then let it sit for either 30 mins or overnight in the fridge covered.After it has sat, strain the mixture and funnel it into a mason jar or syrup dispenser. Be sure to label it so everyone knows what this magic elixir is! Flavor simple syrup usually lasts in the fridge sealed well for about 1-2 weeks.

Candy Cane Infused Vodka 🍬

- 8 ounce Mason Jar

- 6 mini candy canes

- 7oz Vodka (I used Titos)

Method:

In your mason jar, add your candy canes, then pour in your vodka, seal very well with the mason jar lid, give it a shake and store in your fridge for 5 days! The candy canes will dissolve but do still strain before you're ready to consume! You can use a cheesecloth and/or metal strainer. Sealed well, this can last up to 6 months in the fridge. Best enjoyed in a peppermint flavored espresso martini or a spiked hot chocolate!

Glasses:

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This festive cocktail is best enjoyed while watching a holiday classic, like the movie Elf! (Candy cane forest, anyone?) Cheers to a holiday season filled with joy, love, and delicious cocktails!

Remember, the holiday season is all about spending quality time with your loved ones and creating beautiful memories. With The Drunken Candy Cane, you're not just making a drink, but also a fun holiday experience. So, get your ingredients and let's get our peppermint drink on!