Description
Candy Cane Shots are a festive, peppermint-infused vodka treat perfect for holiday celebrations. This simple recipe involves dissolving peppermint disks in vodka over several days to create a sweet, minty shot that’s both refreshing and visually appealing with a signature white layer that needs occasional shaking.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 20 peppermint disks
- 1 bottle unflavored vodka (750ml)
Instructions
- Prepare Peppermints: Unwrap your peppermint disks and place 10 into each of two mason jars, evenly distributing the candies.
- Add Vodka: Pour the unflavored vodka equally into both mason jars, covering the peppermint disks completely.
- Seal and Shake: Secure the lids tightly on each jar and give them a gentle shake, then turn the jars upside down to help start the dissolving process.
- Refrigerate: Place the jars in the fridge and let them sit for 5 days, allowing the peppermint disks to dissolve fully into the vodka.
- Mix the White Layer: After 5 days, a white layer will form at the bottom of the jars. Turn the jars upside down for about an hour to redistribute this layer, then shake well before serving.
- Serve: Pour the peppermint-infused vodka shots into shot glasses and enjoy your festive Candy Cane Shots.
Notes
- Use unflavored vodka to allow the peppermint flavor to shine.
- Ensure jars are sealed tightly to prevent any contamination during refrigeration.
- If peppermint disks are slow to dissolve, gently stirring occasionally can help speed up the process.
- The white layer is normal; always invert and shake before serving to mix it in.
- Store the finished shots in the fridge and consume within a few weeks for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shot (1.5 fl 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
