Candy Cane Swirl co*cktail Recipe (2024)

This candy cane co*cktail recipe makes the most delicious festive drink for the holiday season! It’s perfect for celebrating Christmas with family and friends.

A candy cane swirl has been our signature holiday co*cktail for years! It’s absolutely delicious and perfect around Christmas time.

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This Christmas moscow mule is another co*cktail that is perfect for this time of year. With holiday parties just around the corner, these recipes are sure to become some of your favorite holiday co*cktails!

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What is a co*cktail?

A co*cktail is typically a mixed drink with hard alcohol as the base with the addition of sweetened liqueurs and garnishes. This one is delightfully festive with the addition of candy cane flavours.

Christmas co*cktail recipes are surprisingly easy to create and fun to make during the holidays! I think that a candy cane swirl adds the perfect pop of color and holiday cheer to any Christmas event.

More holiday drink recipes:

• Hot Toddy Whiskey Recipe
• Cranberry Christmas co*cktail
• Candy Cane Swirl co*cktail
• Christmas Moscow Mule
• Pomegranate Mojito
• Christmas Red Sangria
• Vodka Cranberry Recipe
• Christmas Keto co*cktail
• Pomegranate Mimosa
• Christmas White Sangria
• Cranberry Simple Syrup

Be sure to check out these20+ Best Christmas co*cktailstoo!

How to garnish a holiday co*cktail:

• Add lime slices to the rim of the glass.
• Create the cranberry garnish by simply dropping cranberries on the top of this co*cktail. Fresh cranberries float and are a great way to add a pop of color to your drinks!
• Fresh rosemary placed into the swirl makes a great addition to the taste and texture of this drink.
• Serve with a candy cane or even add a dash of peppermint extract!

Variations for holiday co*cktail recipes:

• Experiment with different liquour flavours! Try adding fresh lime juice, or oranges to this recipe.
• Replace the cranberry juice with apple cider to create a yummy apple co*cktail recipe.
• Use Vodka infused with lemon, lime or oranges for an even richer citrus kick to this recipe.
• Ginger ale or simple syrup can be added to this recipe for more sweetness and carbination.
• Pomegranate seeds could be used instead of candy canes.

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Some of my kitchen essentials for co*cktails:

• I love using thesemixing pitchersfor all of my drinks.
• Thesesilicone spatulasare perfect for mixing and stirring co*cktails.
• ThisHenckel Knifeis my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
• Thisco*cktail muddleris perfect for muddling the lime and mint in mojitos.

Candy cane swirl recipe:

Ingredients:

• Vodka
• Cranberry juice
• Grenadine
• Peppermint schnapps
• Splash of Spite or 7Up
• Ice cubes
• Crushed candy canes or mini peppermint candy cane for garnish

Instructions:

1. Dip the rim of the glass in water and then in the crushed candy canes.

2. Over ice, mix together Vodka, grenadine, schnapps and cranberry juice.

3. Add a splash of soda and mini candy cane for garnish.

Be sure to add this yummy peppermint flavored co*cktail to your next holiday party! Check out our Elf Party shenanigans where we regularly serve this drink.

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Yield: 1

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes

This candy cane co*cktail recipe makes the most delicious festive drink for the holiday season! It's perfect for celebrating Christmas with family and friends.

See Also

30+ Christmas co*cktails - Must-Try Recipes for the Holidays

Ingredients

• 1 oz vodka
• 3 oz cranberry juice
• 1/2 oz grenadine
• 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
• Splash of Spite or 7Up
• Ice cubes
• Crushed candy canes or mini peppermint candy cane for garnish

Instructions

1. Dip the rim of the glass in water and then in the crushed candy canes.

2. Over ice, mix together Vodka, grenadine, schnapps and cranberry juice.

3. Add a splash of soda and mini candy cane for garnish.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 286Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 21mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 0gSugar: 35gProtein: 0g

All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.

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