Peppermint Cocktail Shake
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f you love desserts that feel a little extra but don’t require a lot of effort, this Peppermint Cocktail Milkshake is about to become a new holiday favorite. It’s cool, creamy, and packed with that classic peppermint flavor everyone craves this time of year.
Made with just a handful of simple ingredients and blended in minutes, this festive milkshake is the perfect mix of cozy and fun and you can easily make it kid-friendly.
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas gathering, planning a low-key New Year’s Eve at home, this peppermint milkshake is an easy and fun cocktail or mocktail, making it a great option for entertaining without extra stress.
Why You’ll Love This Peppermint Cocktail Milkshake
- This Peppermint cocktail recipe is ready in 5 minutes
- This makes a delicious, creamy dessert cocktail.
- You can easily customize it for adults or kids
- This is a fun and festive drink for the Holiday season
Ingredients
- Crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces
- Vanilla ice cream
- Milk or cream
- Peppermint extract or peppermint schnapps
- Whipped cream
How to Make a Peppermint Cocktail Milkshake
Step by Step Instructions
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Step 1 – Add ice cream to blender
Step 2 – Add peppermint candies.
Step 3 – Add milk and schnapps. Blend until combined
Step 4 – Pour into glass. Top with whipped cream and a few crushed peppermint candies.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve in glasses rimmed in frosting and crushed peppermint candies.
Substitutions and Variations
- Make a Non-alcoholic Mocktail version by skipping the Schnapps.
- Make a chocolate peppermint version with chocolate ice cream.
Raquel’s Time Saving Tips
- Pre-scoop ice cream onto a parchment-lined tray and freeze
- Use store-bought canned whipped cream to save time
- Crush candy canes in advance and store in a small jar
- Chill glasses ahead of time for thicker milkshakes
- Blend in batches for parties instead of individual servings
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Peppermint Cocktail Shake
Equipment
- blender
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- ½-1 cup milk
- 2 ounces peppermint schnapps
- 3 candy canes crushed, divided
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- In a blender, add ice cream, peppermint schnapps, ½ cup milk, and ¾ of the crushed candy canes, reserving the rest for topping.
- Blend until smooth, adding more milk, if needed, to get your desired consistency.
- Pour into a glass and top with whipped cream and remaining crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
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