This Peppermint Mimosa with a festive candy cane for garnish is the perfect festive cocktail for your holiday brunch.
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You were wondering what to do with all those candy canes at Christmas time. I’m just suggesting that this is a good way to go.
Peppermint mimosas will dress up your Christmas or holiday brunch with its pretty pink color and candy cane garnish. The peppermint flavor is refreshingly spirited and the peppermint vodka gives it a little pink kick.
You can even make your own candy cane vodka! It’s not difficult, though it does take a bit of time to infuse the vodka with candy canes. It results in a really pretty bright red vodka that can be used in many holiday drinks, including this one.
Where to Get Peppermint or Candy Cane Vodka
If you head to the liquor store, you’ll no doubt be able to find a few different brands of peppermint or candy cane vodka. Smirnoff has one called Peppermint Twist.
If you can’t find it or just want to try making your own, it’s not too difficult to make a batch of candy cane vodka with just a few ingredients. Here’s a recipe and how to, if you want to give it a try.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Peppermint vodka – peppermint or candy cane vodka. Smirnoff has one called Peppermint Twist or you can make your own peppermint vodka using this recipe.
- Champagne – your choice of Champagne or Prosecco.
- Candy canes – you will crush some to rim your glass and keep some whole as garnish.
How to Make a Peppermint Mimosa
This recipe makes 2 cocktails because it’s more fun to drink holiday cocktails with friends!
Start by crushing up a candy cane into tiny pieces. You can do this by putting the candy cane in a plastic baggy and crushing it with something – I use a meat mallet.
Pour the pieces onto a plate. Dab your finger in a bit of the vodka and wet the rims of the Champagne flutes. Roll the rims in the candy bits and set it aside.
All you need to do to make this cocktail is pour an ounce of vodka into each Champagne flute, then top up with your choice of Champagne or Prosecco.
Don’t forget to add a candy cane for garnish!
Mimosas are a classic holiday brunch cocktail. Check out these 10 Delicious & Festive Holiday Mimosas for more great options.
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Peppermint Mimosas with Candy Canes
Ingredients
- 6 oz peppermint vodka divided
- 1 bottle champagne or prosecco
- 7 candy canes
Instructions
- In a plastic bag, crush one candy cane into tiny pieces. Transfer to a plate. Wet the rim of champagne flutes and roll in the candy.
- Add 1 oz peppermint vodka to each glass. Top up with champagne or prosecco. Add a candy cane for garnish
Notes
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Laura is the founder and editor of the travel blogs Savored Sips and Savored Journeys. She is dedicated to sharing the best information about drinks found around the world.
This is such an incredible idea! I am totally making these for the family this Christmas!
I love the idea of this cocktail. And the color… this OMG! I cannot wait to make it!!!
I can imagine how the mint would taste in mimosa! So good. Thanks for sharing.
These will be perfect for the holidays! What a fun twist to the average mimosa.
Super pretty and festive! A perfect Holiday cocktail!
Doesn’t turn pink and tastes unpleasant. After trying the recipe as is and seeing that it didn’t turn pink, I added a dash of cranberry in hopes of saving it and giving a pink color. It did turn it a more desirable pinkish color, but unfortunately couldn’t salvage the taste. Glad I tested it out before having our holiday party. A big no for me