Candy Cane Drink Recipes

Martha Stewart's Candy Cane Cocktail

What you need: 

• 1 candy cane, crushed, for garnish
• 2 ounces strawberry vodka
• 4 dashes white creme de menthe
• 2 1/2 ounces cranberry juice
• Ice cubes  

To make:

Place crushed candy canes on a small plate or saucer. 

Wet the outside rim of a chilled martini glass with water then dip in crushed canes coating edge of glass.

In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, creme de menthe, cranberry juice, and ice; shake until well combined. Strain into prepared glass; serve immediately.

Crockpot (Kid Friendly) Candy Cane Cocoa

What you need:

• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 4 cups half and half
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp peppermint extract
• 3 candy canes crushed
• Whipped cream

To make:

In a  4-quart crockpot combine cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.

Slowly stir in hot water until well mixed.

Whisk in half and half in milk.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally (Do not boil).

Add bittersweet chocolate, stirring until melted.

 Stir in vanilla and peppermint extract.

Serve in festive mugs topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes!