Tis the season, and what better way to kick things off than by treating yourself to a delectable Peppermint Patty? Sweet, creamy and with a hint of chocolate, this drink combines some of the best holiday flavors into a single glass.
This particular recipe makes a sipping drink, but the Peppermint Patty can also be enjoyed as a shooter by simply halving the ingredients. There are also variations; you can substitute the peppermint Schnapps for Rumple Minze or Goldschlager, although it might be best to save these versions until exams are over, as they pack quite a punch.
The cream makes this snow-white mixture slightly thick, and the schnapps and creme combine the sweet taste of peppermint and cacao into a blend that starts off sweet and leaves a pleasant chocolate aftertaste.
Ingredients:
1 oz peppermint Schnapps
1 oz dark creme de cacao
2 oz cream
Directions
1. Pour the peppermint schnapps, creme de cacao and cream into a cocktail shaker, and shake ingredients.
2. Strain into an old-fashioned glass, and start sipping.
A version of this article appeared in the Dec 7 issue of the Collegiate Times.
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