Festive Booze-Infused Beverages: 15 Candy Cane Cocktails
Take full advantage of candy canes' minty sweetness and start crafting cocktails!
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Make minty martinis, festive white Russians, and seasonal shots galore with one not-so-secret holiday ingredient: the humble candy cane! Each of these naughty and nice cocktails play on the sweet candy cane to create Christmas cocktails that will quickly become new holiday classics.
Continue kicking up your cocktail game with these adult beverages that taste like your favorite holiday sweets or these jolly, jiggly jelly shots.
Peppermint White Christmas
These sophisticated cocktails are a perfect was to kick off a Christmas party.
Get the recipe from Freutcake.
Candy Cane Shots
These candy cane shooters both look and taste amazing! They're perfect for great big Christmas gatherings full of good feeling and old friends.
Get the recipe from Brew Hops and Wine Stops.
Chocolate Candy Cane Martini
If you love peppermint mochas and chocolate martinis, this cocktail is your perfect match.
Get the recipe from The Weary Chef.
Related: Festive Cocktails That Taste LIke Your Favorite Holiday Sweets
Peppermint Milkshake
Make this beautiful shake as is for the alcohol adverse — and then add a splash of vodka for yourself!
Get the recipe from The Crepes of Wrath.
Candy Cane Cocktail
This cocktail could easily replace dessert. It's full of sinfully sweet liquors, like créme de menthe and Kahlua, and topped with the quintessential holiday candy!
Get the recipe from One Artsy Mama.
Candy Cane Punch
Put this alcohol-free punch on the kids table to make sure they feel included in the seasonal celebrations!
Get the recipe from Mix and Match Mama.
Baileys and Kisses Candy Cane Martini
This fun but simple drink is sure to be a huge hit at all your Christmas parties this year.
Get the recipe from Sweet C's Designs.
Candy Cane Martini
This candy cane martini is a classy way to bring a little extra holiday cheer to your party.
Get the recipe from Jelly Toast.
Candy Cane-tini
This is a martini in appearance only — behind the festive glass hides a minty treat perfect for guests with a serious sweet-tooth.
Get the recipe from Fashionably Bombed.
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Candy Cane Cranberry Cocktail
Cranberries meet candy canes in this sweet-tart Christmasy cocktail!
Get the recipe from Everyday Occasions.
Candy Cane Cocktail with Homemade Candy Cane Infused Vodka
This cocktail is made out of vodka infused with candy canes, an easy way to DIY a little extra holiday cheer at home.
Get the recipe from Boulder Locavore.
Candy Cane Jello Shots
These candy cane jelly shooters look just like the twirly, swirly classic candy cane!
Get the recipe from That's So Michelle.
Related: Festive Jelly Shots to Make Your Holidays Extra Happy
Peppermint White Russian Recipe
This is the way white Russians were meant to be enjoyed. Once you have one of these candy cane-infused twists on the classic, you'll never go back.
Get the recipe from A Beautiful Mess.
White Hot Chocolate Candy Cane Martini
White hot chocolate flecked with pretty peppermint pieces was just meant to become a holiday martini. Impress your friends with this truly tasty cocktail.
Get the recipe from Crazy for Crust.
Peppermint Alexander Cocktail
This fun and fresh peppermint Alexander is the perfect grown-up way to enjoy your candy canes.
Get the recipe from Blender Babes.
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