Peppermint Chocolate White Russian Cocktail

Name: Peppermint Chocolate White Russian
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 ounce chocolate syrup (such as Hershey's or Ghirardelli); ½ cup ice; 2 ounces vodka; 1 ounce kahlua; ½ ounce peppermint schnapps; 2 ounces heavy cream; peppermint candy (for garnish); chocolate syrup (for garnish)

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With a mixture of chocolate, cream, and liquor this Peppermint Chocolate White Russian is the perfect cocktail recipe to sip on during your next holiday gathering. Super easy to whip up and absolutely delicious.

Close up photo of a peppermint chocolate white russian.

I will admit, I absolutely love White Russian Recipes. There is something about them that just makes me warm and fuzzy inside even know they are a cold drink. It is just the flavors themselves that make it absolutely irresistible.

This Peppermint Chocolate White Russian Recipe is one of my favorites. I love the holiday flavor of peppermint and it works really well in this drink with the added flavor of chocolate.

Trust me, once you sip on this recipe you won’t be turning back. And if you’re looking for some other fun cocktails, try my Eggnog White Russian and my Cocoa Puffs White Russian too!

And if you want more peppermint flavor, try my Peppermint Brownie Cookies!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

With minimal ingredients that are easily available at your local grocer and liquor store it is super easy to whip up.
This recipe only makes one drink but the measurements are easy to convert to make multiple drinks.
This White Russian is super fun to garnish with chocolate syrup and peppermint candies, etc.

Close up photo of a chocolate peppermint white russian cocktail.

PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE WHITE RUSSIAN INGREDIENTS:

With super fun liqueurs such as vodka, Kahlua, and peppermint schnapps it is a tasty and perfect combination that really plays well with each other.

With the addition of heavy cream, and chocolate syrup it really balances the alcohol flavor to a tasty and mellow flavor that you will absolutely love and is not overpowering in any way.

This recipe is super fun and is the perfect cocktail that you will want everyone to try at the holiday parties you may throw.

I think the addition of the chocolate and peppermint really set this drink off to the point that it is super festive and will quickly become one of your go-to holiday drinks.

HOW TO MAKE A PEPPERMINT WHITE RUSSIAN

Drizzle chocolate syrup around the inside edges of a cocktail glass and add ice.

RECIPE TIP: You can also dip the rim in chocolate and then in crushed peppermint candies.

A woman's hand drizzling chocolate inside a rocks glass.

Pour in the vodka, Kahlua, and peppermint schnapps.

Vodka being poured into a rocks glass with chocolate, ice, and Kahlua.

Then pour the heavy cream into the glass over the back of a spoon or stir everything together.

PRO TIP: Pouring the cream over the back of the spoon gives the drink a beautiful marbled look. You can also stir to combine everything together to make it easier as well.

Heavy cream being poured over the back of a spoon into a rocks glass to make a white russian.

Drizzle with more chocolate syrup and garnish with a candy cane, peppermint stick, or peppermint candy.

With a recipe like this White Russian you really can’t go wrong, as you can see it is super easy to put together but even easier to sip down!

Two chocolate peppermint white russians on a table with christmas decorations.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is a White Russian?

A traditional White Russian consists of vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream, poured over ice in an old fashioned glass.

Do I have to use heavy cream?

No, you do not, a healthier substitute is half and half, but you can use milk as an alternative as well.

What if I don’t like vodka?

In normal White Russian recipes, vodka is one of the main components, but if you are not a vodka fan you can swap it out with rum either light or dark. This will produce a sweeter flavor compared to the vodka.

OTHER COFFEE FLAVORED DRINKS:

IRISH COFFEE – A delicious drink made from coffee, sugars, and whisky this is the perfect pick-me-up brunch staple.
KAHLUA HOT CHOCOLATE – Coffee liqueur mixed with hot chocolate is the perfect holiday sitting in front of the fire drink.
DIRTY BANANA – A fun frozen cocktail with Kahlua, rums, banana, and chocolate.
PUDDING SHOTS – Not quite a drink but a fun alcoholic party favor made with pudding and either Kahlua or Irish Cream.

Peppermint Chocolate White Russian

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