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!
