Description
Candy Cane Shots are a festive and fun holiday drink made by infusing unflavored vodka with peppermint disks. This simple recipe creates a sweet and minty vodka perfect for holiday parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 20 peppermint disks
- 1 bottle unflavored vodka (750ml)
Instructions
- Prepare Peppermints: Unwrap your peppermints and place 10 in each of two mason jars. This will allow for even infusion in the vodka.
- Add Vodka: Evenly divide the entire 750ml bottle of unflavored vodka between the two mason jars containing the peppermint disks.
- Shake and Invert: Place the lid tightly on each jar, give them a slight shake, and then turn the jars upside down to start the infusion process.
- Refrigerate: Place the mason jars in the refrigerator for 5 days or until the peppermint disks are completely dissolved in the vodka.
- Mix the Layered Liquid: After infusion, a white layer will form at the bottom of the jars. Turn the jars upside down for about an hour, then shake them well to mix everything thoroughly.
- Serve: Pour the infused vodka into shot glasses and enjoy your festive candy cane shots!
Notes
- Make sure the peppermint disks are fully dissolved before serving for the best flavor.
- Store the infused vodka in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Use unflavored vodka to allow the peppermint flavor to shine through without interference.
- This recipe yields approximately 20 shots, depending on serving size.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (1.5 oz)
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
