This festively delicious Eggnog White Russian with a hint of peppermint is a rich, sweet, and creamy cocktail that will be a hit at your holiday gathering!
If you’re an eggnog lover, this holiday cocktail will not disappoint. It’s prepared with simple ingredients and super-easy to mix up.
Why You’ll Love This Christmas Cocktail
- Festive flavors: Eggnog is a traditional Christmas beverage – spike it with vodka, coffee liqueur, and a splash of peppermint schnapps and it transforms into a festively delicious cocktail that eggnog lovers will RAVE about!
- Easy to make: It’s a simple cocktail to prepare. No advanced mixology skills are needed here!
- Customizable: This recipe can be easily customized to make it your personal favorite.
Ingredients Needed
- Vodka – Use your favorite brand of vodka.
- Coffee liqueur – Such as Kahlúa.
- Peppermint schnapps – Just a splash!
- Eggnog – Use store-bought eggnog or homemade eggnog.
- Garnishes: Ground nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
How to Make an Eggnog White Russian
For the detailed instructions, please see the recipe card.
- Prepare your glass: Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
- Prepare the cocktail shaker: In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice, pour in the vodka, coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and eggnog.
- Shake it up: Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with ground nutmeg, a cinnamon stick, and star anise, if desired.
Helpful Tips
- Chill your shaker and glass. This will help to keep your cocktail colder for a longer period of time.
- Use high quality ingredients. Use your favorite vodka and a high quality brand of eggnog if purchasing store-bought.
- Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
Recipe Variations
- Adjust the ratios of ingredients to make this your personal favorite!
- Omit the peppermint schnapps – Feel free to omit the schnapps if you’re not a fan of peppermint. I love it because it gives the cocktail a festive twist.
- Add a candy cane rim: Dip the rim of your glass in corn syrup, and then dip in crushed candy canes for a festive rim.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Shaken vs. layered: A traditional White Russian cocktail is layered (the eggnog is poured over the alcohol). I choose to shake all of the (liquid) ingredients. If you prefer the layered appearance, shake the vodka, coffee liqueur, and peppermint schnapps in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass with ice and pour the eggnog on top.
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Eggnog White Russian
This festively delicious Eggnog White Russian is a rich, sweet, and creamy cocktail that will be a hit at your holiday gathering!
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa
- Splash peppermint schnapps
- 3 ounces prepared eggnog
- 1 Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Star anise and cinnamon sticks optional garnish
Instructions
- Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice.
- Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice. Pour in vodka, coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and eggnog. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Strain into glass and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Garnish with cinnamon stick and star anise, if desired.
Notes
- Peppermint schnapps may be omitted from this recipe if desired. It just adds a little extra festive flavor!
- To serve this cocktail with a layered appearance, shake the vodka, coffee liqueur, and peppermint schnapps in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass with ice and pour the eggnog on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
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Judy
I just love a good White Russian and this one is DELICIOUS!