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Peppermint White Russian

Published: Dec 4, 2020 by Lexi

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The perfect Christmas cocktail: Peppermint White Russian with coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, coconut milk (to keep it vegan) and a candy cane rim. So festive, easy to make and delicious!

close up side view of vegan peppermint white russian cocktail with candy cane rim and fresh mint garnish.

This fun and cheery peppermint white russian cocktail is made for special occasions. It's definitely not an everyday drink – it's super rich, decadent and well suited for sipping by the Christmas tree with a plate of cookies!

I love the combination of coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, vodka and cream. Just like my morning peppermint mocha, with a bit of a kick 😉

This cocktail would be PERFECT with these equally decadent double chocolate chip peppermint cookies. Or for something a bit lighter, these homemade peppermint patties.

This is such a fun cocktail for a holiday party (or in 2020, a relaxing evening at home with your family)! Don't skip the candy cane rim – it's just as delicious as it is festive.

pouring cream into white russian cocktail with candy cane rim.

What is a white russian cocktail?

A traditional white russian cocktail is a decadent combination of vodka, coffee liqueur (typically Kahlúa) and heavy cream or half and half.

It's thick, rich and so delicious – especially if you love coffee!

Our version is similar to the traditional recipe, but instead of heavy cream, we use full fat coconut milk for a vegan alternative. Plus, we add peppermint schnapps and a candy cane rim for a bit of Christmas flair!

45 degree angle of white russian cocktail with peppermint rim.

Ingredients

  • Full fat coconut milk: you want the creamy, full fat milk from a can, NOT from a carton (which is much thinner and meant for eating with cereal, etc. You can also sub with a vegan heavy cream alternative. The key is something super thick and creamy to add richness to the cocktail.
  • Vodka: any brand will do, though we always suggest going with something you would actually drink. (i.e. Not the super cheap stuff you bought in college 😉)
  • Peppermint schnapps: this clear, peppermint-flavored liqueur pretty much tastes like a liquid candy cane. It's readily available at most liquor stores (especially during the holiday season). A small amount goes a long way, so don't overdo it!
  • Kahlúa: Kahlúa is a coffee liqueur originating from Mexico that contains rum, sugar and 100% arabica sugar. Feel free to use another coffee liqueur, but note whether or not it contains sugar. If not, you may want to add more to this recipe.
  • Agave or simple syrup: a small amount of sugar balances out the peppermint and coffee.
  • Crushed candy canes: You can pulse candy canes in a food processor or spice grinder or (my favorite method): place them in a plastic bag and smash with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.
close up side view of vegan peppermint white russian cocktail with candy cane rim and fresh mint garnish.

Instructions

Candy cane rim: Squeeze some agave nectar or simple syrup on a small plate. Place crushed candy canes on a separate small plate. Dip the rim of each glass in the agave, then roll in the crushed candy canes to coat.  

Make cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add coconut milk, vodka, peppermint schnapps, Kahlúa and agave. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then pour into a chilled glass (optional: fill glass with ice).

Garnish with a candy cane or fresh mint. Enjoy! 

close up side view of vegan peppermint white russian cocktail with candy cane rim and fresh mint garnish.

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Peppermint White Russian


  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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The perfect Christmas cocktail: Peppermint White Russian with coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, coconut milk (to keep it vegan) and a candy cane rim. So festive, easy to make and delicious!


Ingredients

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  • 4 oz full fat coconut milk*
  • 1 oz vodka
  • ¾ oz peppermint schnapps 
  • ½ oz Kahlúa or another coffee flavored liqueur
  • 1 tsp agave or simple syrup + more for rim
  • Crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Rim the edge of a glass with agave or simple syrup, then dip in crushed candy canes. 
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add coconut milk, vodka, peppermint schnapps, Kahlúa and agave. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then pour into a chilled glass. 
  3. Garnish with a candy cane or fresh mint. Enjoy! 

Notes

*Full fat coconut milk comes in a can and typically has a layer of cream at the top and liquid at the bottom. Shake vigorously (or blend) to combine the liquid & cream before adding to this recipe.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drink
  • Calories: 355
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 16.4 mg
  • Fat: 24.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 21.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.7 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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