Peppermint Vodka
Making your own peppermint vodka has never been easier! This peppermint vodka is filled with rich peppermint flavor combined with vodka to give your Christmas in a bottle that you will crave all season long. Once you make this, you will find yourself enjoying it night after night.
Peppermint Vodka
With the holidays quickly approaching I am always looking for festive drinks to share with my adult family and friends. This weekend I decided to try to make my own peppermint vodka and boy did it give me all the Christmas vibes and was full of so much flavor.
Peppermint vodka is the perfect recipe to infuse Christmas into a smooth refreshing drink.
This is the perfect drink to share at your holiday parties, adding a little bit of holiday cheer to your evenings or whatever you have planned.
This easy to follow peppermint vodka recipe is so easy to make that you will find yourself making it year after year.
Pair this with other festive drinks like our white Christmas cocktail and our Christmas morning punch and enjoy the holidays this year with your friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 20 Peppermint Discs
- 1 750 mL Bottle Vodka
How to Make Peppermint Vodk
- Unwrap your peppermints and place 10 in each mason jar.
- Evenly divide the vodka between both mason jars.
- Place the lid on each jar, tightly, and give a slight shake, turning the jar upside down.
- Place in the fridge for 5 days or until the peppermints are completely dissolved.
- There will be a white layer at the bottom of the mason jars. Simply turn the jars upside down for about an hour and then shake them well.
- Pour and enjoy!
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- Be sure you do not use soft peppermints for this recipe. The flavor is weaker and they tend to have a grainy texture as they melt. Try at your own risk if you choose.
- You will want to use good vodka because it gives the finished product a much better taste. Using cheap vodka it will taste like cheap peppermint vodka. Smirnoff vodka is a nice balance of quality and affordability.
- Combining all your ingredients into one jar is doable, but it will take longer to sit. I recommend breaking it up into a few jars.
- To serve your peppermint vodka, I like to crush up candy canes or peppermint candies. I then dip the top of the shot glass in light corn syrup and then crush peppermints.
Storage
You will want to store your peppermint vodka in a cool place like the pantry. You will find it starts to have a bitter aftertaste as it becomes old.
However, storing it in the fridge extends the shelf life and enhances flavor, preventing a bitter taste. You will want to use sealed containers, such as mason jars. This method ensures longevity in the fridge and it will last a long time.
Peppermint Vodka
Making your own peppermint vodka has never been easier! This peppermint vodka is filled with rich peppermint flavor combined with vodka to give your Christmas in a bottle that you will crave all season long. Once you make this, you will find yourself enjoying it night after night.
Ingredients
- 20 Peppermint Discs
- 1 750 mL Bottle Vodka
Instructions
- Unwrap your peppermints and place 10 in each mason jar.
- Evenly divide the vodka between both mason jars.
- Place the lid on each jar, tightly, and give a slight shake, turning the jar upside down.
- Place in the fridge for 5 days or until the peppermints are completely dissolved.
- There will be a white layer at the bottom of the mason jars. Simply turn the jars upside down for about an hour and then shake them well.
- Pour and enjoy!
Notes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Chill Time: 5 Days 1 Hour
Yields: About 750 mL (a little over 25 ounces)
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
