Holiday Hustler co*cktail [with recipe video] (2024)

Ingredients in Irish cream Christmas drinks

These gorgeous Irish Cream christmas drinks are so easy to make and will create a lasting impression on your party guests. Here’s everything you need:

• Peppermint Baileys Irish Cream – This peppermint-infused Irish Cream is what gives these holiday drinks their minty flavor. Substitution: Use regular Bailey’s Irish Cream instead and add peppermint extract or peppermint schnapps.
• Green Creme de Menthe – This is what gives these Irish Cream Christmas drinks their peppermint-green color. Substitution: Use green-colored Creme de Menthe syrup instead, NOT the colorless syrup.
• Chocolate hazelnut vodka – Use vanilla vodka instead if you can’t find chocolate hazelnut vodka.
• Almond milk – I use original plain-flavored almond milk. Substitution: Use regular milk instead, or half-and half or heavy cream for added indulgence!
• Mint – A mint sprig for garnish is an easy way to add a touch of flare to these Irish cream Christmas drinks.

Recipe variations

• Irish Cream liqueur. Use regular Bailey’s Irish Cream with 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract or peppermint schnapps if you can’t find Peppermint Baileys Irish Cream.
• Creme de Menthe. Use a green colored Crème de menthe syrup instead of the green Creme de Menthe liqueur, if you prefer. Either way, you need one of these options to add that beautiful green color to your Baileys Xmas drink.
• Presentation. Rim each glass with melted white chocolate and crushed candy canes for Christmas or peppermint-flavored green sanding sugar for St Patrick’s day! Top each glass with whipped cream and a candy cane as a stirrer if you want to make a serious impression!

How to make baileys christmas co*cktail

Tips for the best peppermint Christmas drink

1. If you can’t find Peppermint Irish Cream, you can substitute plain Irish Cream and add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.
2. Crème de menthe is a sweet, mint flavored liqueur, and it’s what gives this co*cktail it’s minty green color, so I do not advise you skip it. However, there areCrème de menthe syrups that you can substitute if you would like, just make sure you are using the green colored variety and NOT the colorless syrup!
3. Milk: You can use regular milk or your favorite milk substitute in this recipe. I typically use Original (plain flavor) Almond milk to make this peppermint holiday co*cktail. If you’re looking for a rich and indulgent Christmas drink, I recommend using half-and-half or heavy cream.

Serving peppermint christmas co*cktails

Rich and creamy, this indulgent holiday co*cktail pairs best with deserts. Below are some of my favorite pairing options to inspire:

• Fruit: Macerated fresh fruit salads are perfect for those looking for a healthy sie option.
• Fruit Desserts: Warm fruit desserts, like crisps and crumbles, are great if you’re looking for a comforting option. Just don’t forget the scoop of ice cream.
• Nuts: Salty, crispy nuts, like candied walnuts or rosemary spiced nuts, lend a wonderful textural contrast.
• Cookies: I’m partial to grab-and-go sweets, especially these almond sugar cookies, confetti Cookies, and cinnamon cookies.
• Candy: The sweetness of candy pairs perfectly with this creamy peppermint co*cktail. Peppermint bark with pretzels and sweet chex mix are ideal here.
• Coffee Cake: I’m a big time lover of coffee cakes for dessert, especially this coffee mug coffee cake and chocolate coffee cake recipe
• Chocolate: Peppermint and chocolate are a match made in dessert heaven. Consider triple chocolate cookies, chocolate mug cakes, chocolate tiramisu, brownies, or flourless cakes.

Storing christmas co*cktails with peppermint

It’s best to prepare this Irish Cream Holiday co*cktail just before serving.

However, you can pre-mix the co*cktail ingredients together – just exclude the ice – and store the drink in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use. Be sure to thoroughly shake the ingredients together and add ice just before serving.

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