Snowflake Peppermint Cocktail

Celebrate the season with this creamy and festive Snowflake Peppermint Cocktail.  It’s the perfect winter cocktail to make all of your dreams of a white Christmas come true!

While we enjoy sweet creamy libations like this peppermint cocktail, you also find us sipping on my favorite Cran-Cherry Whiskey Sour, a Twinkle Champagne Cocktail and a warm Mulled Wine during the holidays.

Snowflake Peppermint Cocktail

It’s almost Christmas, the craziness of the holiday season is in full swing, so you know what that means… It’s time to take a break from shopping, present wrapping and decorating, and take a much-needed cocktail break!

What better way to relax and take a moment to enjoy this magical time of year than with a festive and delightful, snowflake peppermint cocktail that even Santa himself would love. 

This is a very smooth and delicious snowflake peppermint martini is made with vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps, and topped off with a touch of cream. Everything comes together to make a perfectly sippable cocktail that combines the smooth taste of vanilla with the spicy taste of peppermint, making it the ideal holiday cocktail!

How To Make A Snowflake Peppermint Cocktail

(full printable recipe at the end of this post)

To make this peppermint snowflake martini cocktail, it’s pretty simple. You’ll only need a few ingredients, a shot glass, and a shaker to make the best peppermint cocktail. 

1. Pour sugar on a small plate. Wet the rim of a martini glass and dip it in the sugar. Set aside.
2. Fill a shaker with ice, then add vodka, half and half, and peppermint schnapps. Shake well, strain into the glass, and enjoy!

Can I Make This Peppermint Cocktail Without Alcohol? 

While I love a good mocktail variation with any cocktail recipe, unfortunately, this peppermint cocktail can not be made without the alcohol. The recipe is essentially a peppermint martini, which means almost the whole flavor profile comes from the alcohol. 

If you’re looking for a good holiday drink that can be made as both a cocktail and a mocktail, I highly suggest you try out my favorite Rudolph’s Tipsy Spritzer. 

Is This A Strong Peppermint Cocktail?

I will warn you that this isn’t your average fluffy holiday cocktail. It packs quite the punch, especially if you go light on the cream. So, if you’re looking for a cocktail where the alcohol flavors fade into the background, not to be tasted, I suggest trying out the Butterscotch Schnapps Spiked Hot Chocolate. It’s delightfully sweet and perfect for the holidays. 

Don’t Forget To Checkout More Amazing Peppermint Recipes

Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies – Fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a minty twist, made easy with brownie mix and coated in powdered sugar.

Vanilla Peppermint Cupcakes –  Fluffy vanilla cupcakes with peppermint buttercream and crushed candy canes—pure holiday cheer

Ultimate Peppermint Cookie Oreo Fudge Brownies – A peppermint sandwich cookie, fudgy brownie, stacked into one epic dessert bar.

Chocolate Peppermint Brownie Cake – Rich, moist chocolate cake with a hint of peppermint and a smooth white chocolate ganache on top.

Peppermint Bark – A no-bake holiday favorite with layers of dark and white chocolate, peppermint flavor, and crushed candy canes.

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Tools Used To Make This Snowflake Peppermint Cocktail

Bar Shaker 

This cocktail shaker will not only look great on your bar cart, but it also helps you make amazing bar quality cocktails!

Large Square Ice Cube Mold

I love the look of a single large ice cube in a cocktail. It makes everything seem more sophisticated like it was served up in a fun cocktail bar. 

Rocks Glass or Martini Glass

I always serve my cocktails in fun glasses to really round out the whole at home “bartender” experience. For this cocktail, you can’t go wrong with a classic rocks glass, double old-fashioned or martini glasses.