Combine a classic Christmas flavor with a few decedent ingredients and you have the perfect dessert drink for the season. A candy cane shooter; it looks amazing and tastes even better. The full recipe is below along with lots more Christmas dessert ideas.
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These peppermint shots are dressed up with ice cream, whipped cream, candy canes and peppermint bark. It’s dessert in a tiny glass! Serve these Christmas drinks with dessert or in place of it. They are sure to please your crowd.
Candy Cane Shooters
Peppermint shots made with ice cream and topped with peppermint bark, the perfect Christmas dessert drink.
Ingredients
- 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
- Light corn syrup
- Candy canes
- Whipped Cream
- Peppermint bark
Instructions
- On a small plate crush a handful of candy canes.
- On a second dish pour a small amount of light corn syrup.
- Dip the rim of 6 shot glasses into the corn syrup then the crushed candy canes. Set aside.
- In a blender combine ice cream, vodka, and peppermint schnapps. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the drink into the shot glasses and top with whipped cream and a small piece of peppermint bark.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 156Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 32mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 16gProtein: 1g
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Marie | DIY Adulation
Tuesday 10th of December 2019
These are perfect for peppermint lovers! My mom would go nuts for them (I may have to surprise her this Christmas). Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Rachelle
Tuesday 3rd of December 2019
Must. Make. Peppermint. Shooters - as soon as i can! I'm off to buy the ingredients:)
Sarah
Wednesday 4th of December 2019
Enjoy!! You will love them.
Lynne
Tuesday 3rd of December 2019
These look so fun and festive...perfect for a holiday get together! Pinned!
Marie
Monday 2nd of December 2019
We are hosting a Christmas gathering soon and these festive shooters are definitely going to be served! Thank you for the recipe. Pinned
Cherryl Ehlenburg
Monday 2nd of December 2019
These look so festive, and I love your shot glasses!