Minty Christmas Cheer Cocktail

Create a festive and pretty gin cocktail with a homemade candy cane vodka, perfect for spreading Christmas cheer during the holiday season. The refreshing combination of gin, lemon juice, and candy cane vodka or crème de menthe, finished with a few drops of bitters, makes this cocktail a delightful addition to any holiday gathering. Garnish with a mini candy cane for an extra touch of festive charm.

Minty Christmas Cheer Cocktail

A festive and refreshing gin cocktail with homemade candy cane vodka, perfect for spreading Christmas cheer with a touch of minty sweetness.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 oz. gin
  • 5/6 oz. lemon juice
  • 5/6 oz. candy cane vodka (see 'goes well with', below) or crème de menthe
  • few drops of bitters
  • ice

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the gin, lemon juice, candy cane vodka or crème de menthe, and bitters.
  2. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.
  3. Double-strain the mixture into a cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a mini candy cane, if desired.