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Homemade Candy Cane Vodka and Candy Cane Cocktail

This simple, festive candy cane infused vodka has a surprisingly light, fresh result perfectly paired in the Candy Cane Cocktail with Creme de Cacao for a classic peppermint and chocolate libation.
Course Cocktails, Cocktail Syrup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Infusing time 4 days
Total Time 4 days
Servings 2 cocktails (makes 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) Candy Cane Vodka
Calories 200kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

For Candy Cane Infused Vodka:

  • 1 cup Vodka
  • ½ cup Vanilla Vodka , purchased or this DIY recipe
  • 6 6- inch Candy Canes

For Candy Cane Cocktail:

  • 3 ounces Candy Cane Vodka
  • 2 ounces Crème de Cacao , clear (no color)
  • Dash Angostura Bitters
  • 2 6-inch Candy Canes

Instructions

To infuse the Candy Cane Vodka:

  • Pour plain vodka and vanilla vodka in a jar with a lid. Add 6 candy canes, broken up so the liquid covers them.
  • Allow to sit in a cool, dark location for 3-4 days, shaking periodically to mix any sediment into liquid.
  • When ready to use, strain through 2 layers of cheesecloth to trap any sediment. Seal in a jar, store in a cool, dark location until using.

To make 2 Candy Cane Cocktails:

  • To make Candy Cane rimming sugar: place 2 candy canes in a chopper or blender and process into a granulated sugar. Rim cocktail glasses.
  • Add Candy Cane vodka, Crème de Cacao, Bitters and ice to a shaker; shake and strain into a rimmed cocktail glass

Notes

Candy cane types: I used the organic pink and white candy canes shown here. A reader cautioned against candy canes with green and red stripes as it created a dingy colored vodka. I suggest sticking with traditional red and white candy canes rather than alternative colored candy canes to keep the color festive and appetizing.
Note on serving size: cocktail recipe makes 2 servings. Candy Cane Vodka makes 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces). 

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Sugar: 8g