Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz crème de menthe (peppermint liqueur)
• 2 oz heavy cream (or half and half)
• 1 oz cranberry juice (for color and flavor)
• Crushed ice
• Crushed candy canes (for rimming the glass)
• Whipped cream (for topping)
• Mini candy cane (for garnish)

Preparation

Prepare the Glass:
1. Crush some candy canes and rim the edge of a glass with the crushed candy by moistening the rim with a bit of water or simple syrup, then dipping it into the crushed candy canes.

Mix the Cocktail:

2. In a cocktail shaker, combine vanilla vodka, crème de menthe, heavy cream, and cranberry juice.
3. Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake well until everything is chilled and mixed.

Serve:

4. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass filled with ice.

Garnish:

5. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a mini candy cane.

Enjoy:

6. Sip and enjoy the holiday cheer with this sweet and minty cocktail!