This Fireball Apple Cider Float is the perfect amount of sweet with a little action from the Fireball and Peach Schnapps. A cinnamon sugar rim and caramel sauce top off this delightful fall cocktail.
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Baileys Chocolate Mint Martini
This Baileys Chocolate Mint Martini is a fun way to bring a little green to your spring or St. Patrick’s Day. It is so flavorful with Baileys, Peppermint Schnapps, vanilla vodka and Crème de Cacao.
I made it through another Girl Scout cookie season with plenty of extra boxes to spare. I may have felt a little bad about the changes this year and purchased a few or ten too many. What better way to use them up than to make an inspired martini with a Thin Mint cookie garnishment!
This creamy martini is just so flavorful and like drinking one of these popular cookie delights. Feel free to leave out the green food coloring if that isn’t your jam. However, I strongly advise to ensure a nice floating of whipped cream and chocolate shreds make it to the top of every glass.
Needed Ingredients
- Baileys
- Peppermint Schnapps
- Vanilla Vodka (plain will work as well)
- Creme de Cacao Liqueur
- Half & Half or Heavy Whipping Cream
- Optional: Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shreds, Thin Mint Cookies and Green Food Coloring
Directions
- In a cocktail shaker, around 1 C. of ice, Baileys, Peppermint Schnapps, Vanilla Vodka, Creme de Cacao Liqueur and green food coloring (optional).
- Shake until chilled and strain into a martini glass.
- Add a generous floating of whipped cream.
- Top with chocolate shreds and a Thin Mint cookie if desired.
- Enjoy!
Recommended Equipment
I prefer to use a glass cocktail shaker with measuring lines like this one here. Just watch out for some cold fingers! A vigorous shake really cools things up fast. I use this brand of chocolate liqueur, but any will really do with this recipe. Chocolate curls are easily achieved with a veggie peeler like this one. Just run the peeler down the side of your preferred candy bar (I prefer dark chocolate).
If you enjoyed this cookie-inspired Baileys Chocolate Mint Martini, be sure to check out my Samoa Cookie Martini. A Key Lime Pie Martini or Orange Creamscicle Mimosa are two of my most popular spring cocktails.
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- Pineapple Orange Creamscicle Mimosas
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- Key Lime Pie Martini
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- Strawberry Lemon Sangria
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- Georgia Peach Martini
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- Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini
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- Blueberry Purple Rain Martini
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- Frozen Mango Margaritas
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- Skinny Watermelon Margarita
Bailey Chocolate Mint Martini
Prep Time
5 mins
his Baileys Chocolate Mint Martini is a fun way to bring a little green to your spring or St. Patrick's Day. It is so flavorful with Baileys, Peppermint Schnapps, vanilla vodka and Creme de Cacao.
Course:
Cocktail
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Baileys
- .75 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
- 1.5 oz. Vanilla Vodka
- .75 oz. Creme de Cacao
- 1.5 oz. Half & Half
- 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
Garnishments:
- 1 floating Whipped Cream
- 1-2 tbsps. Chocolate Shreds
- 1 whole Thin Mint Cookie
Instructions
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In a cocktail shaker, around 1 C. of ice, Baileys, Peppermint Schnapps, Vanilla Vodka, Creme de Cacao Liqueur and green food coloring (optional).
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Shake until chilled and strain into a martini glass.
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Add a generous floating of whipped cream.
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Top with chocolate shreds and a Thin Mint cookie if desired.
Whipped Coffee Martini
This Whipped Coffee Martini has a creamy topping made by mixing instant coffee, sugar and water. The addition of vanilla vodka and Kahlua with a dusting of cocoa powder make it a delectable treat.
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Fireball Apple Cider Sangria
This Fireball Apple Cider Sangria is the perfect fall party cocktail. Fresh apples and cinnamon sticks add to this flavorful cocktail with apple cider, Pinot Grigio, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey and a splash of ginger ale.
A good sangria is always in order when I host for Halloween or Thanksgiving. It is more festive than a plain bottle of wine and packed with all the fall flavors. I love that it can be prepared ahead of time to avoid the extra mess. That leaves room for all the fun holiday martini mixers such as a, Melted Witch or Candy Corn Martini. Seriously, the only time candy corn enters my mouth is if it is infused with vodka in martini form (so good).
Sangria can be a sneaky beast! Especially, when you add an extra bit of alcohol such as Fireball. The sweetness from the apple cider mixed with the perfectly paired cinnamon whisky does an excellent job of masking any taste of alcohol. It makes for an extra fun night of trick-or-treating and helps keep you warm. The inevitable cold snap and rain always just seems to show it’s ugly face. A fire-pit in the driveway to hand out candy is always a good idea. We got a reasonable one last year the day before Halloween and it is definitely going to be a new tradition. The combination of s’mores and sangria is my version of an adult treat.
If you’re looking to up your sangria game over the holidays, check out my Caramel Apple and Christmas Sangria. They are equally as satisfying and perfect for entertaining. You can also, always mix up a single serve version of the Fireball Apple Cider Sangria. Just add equal parts apple cider and Pinot with a shot of Fireball and splash of ginger ale. I love filling my glass with apples for days. It takes me back to my early drinking years of alcohol infused fruit.
MORE TO LOVE
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- Spider Whoopie Pies
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- Melted Witch Martini
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- Candy Corn Martini
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- 22 Halloween Treats and Cocktails
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- Christmas Sangria
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- Caramel Apple Sangria
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- Candy Cane Crescent Roll Breakfast Pastry
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- Pumpkin Spice White Russian
Fireball Apple Cider Sangria
Prep Time
5 mins
This Fireball Apple Cider Sangria is the perfect fall party cocktail. Fresh apples and cinnamon sticks add to this flavorful cocktail with apple cider, Pinot Grigio, Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey and a splash of ginger ale.
Course:
Cocktail
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 apples; thinly sliced
- 5 C. apple cider
- 1.5 Liter Pinot Grigio
- 1 C. Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 7.5 oz. Ginger ale
Instructions
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Add the apples, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, Pinot Grigio, Fireball and Ginger ale to a large pitcher.
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Lightly stir and let stand for at least 30 minutes for best results.
Butterscotch Hot Buttered Rum
A Butterscotch Hot Buttered Rum will warm you up over the holidays! Prepare the butter dough ahead of time by mixing cinnamon and spice and everything nice before topping with Spiced Rum and Butterscotch Schnapps. A floating of whipped cream and sundae sauce tops off this festive cocktail.
I’m not much of a tea drinker, but will take this Hot Buttered Rum all through the winter along with a Spiked Pumpkin Latte or Baileys Peppermint Hot Chocolate. It warms you up and has the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
A nice drizzle (or 3) of Butterscotch Sundae Sauce on top of a heavy floating of whipped cream amps up the flavor even further. Cinnamon sticks always make beautiful garnishments in warm, winter cocktails. I love the idea of having one of these with a plate of no bake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles.
The butter dough is simply made by mixing dark brown sugar with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and a bit of vanilla. I recommend making the dough ahead of time so it is ready to be scooped up when the moment strikes after a hard winter’s day.
Just store it in a covered container and use within a couple of weeks for best results. If the dough is a bit firm, you can stick it in the microwave for a few seconds for easier scooping.
You can mix up your Hot Buttered Rum experience by skipping the Butterscotch. A bit of milk or cream mixed in is also optional, but highly recommended. Butterscotch Schnapps just makes everything taste so good. I love adding a shot or 2 of it to my caramel lattes or White Russians. Its like drinking candy which is always a win in my book.
Be sure to check out my Cocktail Page for more great Winter Cocktails to get you through holiday entertaining.
MORE TO LOVE
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- Baileys Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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- Cranberry Orange Mimosa Float
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- Snowflake Martini
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- Gingerbread Martini
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- Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake
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- Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini
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- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
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- Candy Cane Crescent Roll Breakfast Pastry
Butterscotch Hot Buttered Rum
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
A Butterscotch Hot Buttered Rum will warm you up over the holidays! Prepare the butter dough ahead of time by mixing cinnamon and spice and everything nice before topping with Spiced Rum and Butterscotch Schnapps. A floating of whipped cream and sundae sauce tops off this festive cocktail.
Course:
Cocktail
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Batter:
- 1/2 c. butter; softened
- 1/2 c. dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Cocktail:
- 2 tbsp. batter
- 3/4 c. boiling water
- 1 shot Spiced Rum
- 1 shot Butterscotch Schnapps
- 2 tbsp. cream or milk
- whipped cream
- butterscotch or caramel sundae sauce
Instructions
Batter:
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Beat together the butter and sugar.
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Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and vanilla; beat until smooth.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Cocktail:
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Put 2 tbsp. of batter into the bottom of a mug.
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Top with boiling water and stir until dissolved.
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Add the Spiced Rum, Butterscotch Schnapps and cream; stir until combined.
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Garnish with a cinnamon stick, a floating of whipped cream and a drizzle of sundae syrup.
Pumpkin Pie Martini
This Pumpkin Pie Martini is dessert in a glass and requires only vodka, Rum Chata and pumpkin spice creamer. Finish it off with a heavy float of whipped cream, a graham cracker rim and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
I would choose this Pumpkin Pie Martini over regular pumpkin pie any day of the week (or morning for that matter). There is just something a bit off with the texture of pumpkin pie for me. I end up adding around 3 parts whipped cream to 1 part pie when I eat it once a year for Thanksgiving. A complete waste of calories in my opinion.
Flavored vodka is always preferable when making a good dessert Martini. I love using vanilla or whipped cream vodka with this recipe, or you can even get pumpkin pie vodka. Surprisingly, all three of these flavors are readily available in my liquor cabinet. There is no need to run to the liquor store for flavored vodka if you don’t have it on hand. You can always just add a drop of vanilla to your mix as well.
If you are wanting these to be even more reminiscent of pumpkin, you can also add a drop of natural orange food coloring. A cinnamon stick or two is always an impressive garnishment in a good fall cocktail. I also, love to make a chocolate version of these martinis.
There is just something so comforting about a good fall cocktail as the weather starts to change. Today, is the first day that it actually felt like fall in the St. Louis area. It had me wanting to sip on all my favorite cocktails. A Pumpkin Spice White Russian or Spiked Pumpkin Latte are always winners in my book. Check out my cocktail page for all my favorites.
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- Pumpkin Spice White Russian
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- Caramel Apple Sangria
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- Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini
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- Melted Witch Martini
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- Gingerbread Martini
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- Apple Cider Moscato Sangria
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- Georgia Peach Martini
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- Godiva Chocolate S’mores Martini
Pumpkin Pie Martini
Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Drink your fall dessert with this decadent pumpkin pie martini with a graham cracker rim and whipped cream topping.
Course:
Cocktail
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 3 oz. vanilla vodka
- 1.5 oz. pumpkin spice creamer
- 1.5 oz. Rum Chata
Garnishments
- 1 whipped cream
- 1 sprinkle pumpkin pie spice
- 1 honey
Instructions
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Dip the rim of a martini glass in honey or maple syrup; followed by a plate of graham cracker crumbs until coated.
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Add all of the drink ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.
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Shake until chilled and strain into a prepared martini glass.
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Garnish with a floating of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
This Pumpkin Spice White Russian is a great spin on a classic cocktail for fall! A splash of pumpkin spice creamer and a dash of pumpkin pie spice blend harmoniously with vodka and Kahlua.
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Crockpot Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate
This Crockpot Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate is perfect for entertaining! Pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin spice and white chocolate chips forge (like Mount Doom) this creamy, dreamy delight. Make an adult version by adding a shot of Butterscotch Schnapps or Rum Chata to your glass!
No one can blame you for adding a shot of Rum Chata or Butterscotch Schnapps to your over-sized mug (I may or may not have added 2). Leave it to me to turn any kind of drink into a cocktail! It kind of reminds me of my Baileys Peppermint Hot Chocolate…SO good! Just mix it up, cuddle under your blanket and watch a great Christmas flick. I just can’t get enough of Christmas Vacation because, that eggnog just looks so good, so good.
Surprisingly, my picky kids even seemed to enjoy this. That was probably, due to all the whipped cream on top. Thanks to their grandpa, for making them addicted to it! I can’t even have a latte without them running from the 2nd floor of the house to demand a big shot of it. Damned those cans of whipped cream for being so noisy (no joke).
More to Love with Crockpot Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate
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- Easy Fruit Pizza
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- Butternut Squash Risotto with Apple Cider
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- Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll French Toast
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- Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
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- Candy Cane Crescent Roll Breakfast Pastry
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- Slow Cooker Pumpkin Maple Oatmeal
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- Gingerbread Martini
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- Caramel Apple Sangria
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- Baileys Peppermint Hot Chocolate
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- Apple Butter Pumpkin Bread
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- Skinny Chicken Alfredo
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- Slow Cooker Cranberry Mulled Wine
Crockpot Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs
This Crockpot Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate is perfect for entertaining! Pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin spice and white chocolate chips forge (like Mount Doom) this creamy, dreamy delight. Make an adult version by adding a shot of Butterscotch Schnapps or Rum Chata to your glass!
Course:
Drink
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 6 C. 2% Milk
- 14 oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 1/2 C. White Chocolate Chips
- 1 C. Canned Pumpkin
- 1 1/2 Tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 Tsp. Vanilla
- 1/4 Tsp. Salt
- Garnishments:
- Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a crockpot and cook on Low for around 3 hours; whisking occasionally to combine.
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Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Note: For an adult version, add a shot of Rum Chata or Butterscotch Schnapps to your glass and stir lightly.
Melted Witch Martini
Celebrate Halloween with this Melted Witch Martini with vodka, Blue Curacao and fruit juices. Top it with a sprinkle rim and a Twizzlers broomstick for a truly festive cocktail that will have you cackling the night away.
Clowns seem to be all the rage right now with the remake of IT (staying away from sewers for real), but never underestimate the danger of the green-faced witch! Just have plenty of vodka to dump on her so she melts into a fine green martini with a side of broom to chomp on. Drinking witch remains has me craving a Spidertini (will have to figure that one out too). The martini force is strong within me today. It must have been a very loooong week!
My Leprechaun’s Kiss Cocktail has a similar appearance to this concoction, but packs a little less punch than the martini version. I probably could have used a little less punch on Friday night. Adding 4 shots to your martini can get dangerous real fast when you make a 2nd one and then decide to “sample” a bit of red as well. I woke up feeling less than energized and forgot to add a couple key ingredients to my pumpkin pancake batter. Probably should of used instant mix this time. Luckily, my kids didn’t seem to notice! Never underestimate the ability of maple syrup to make all things taste better to kids. A drizzle of syrup in carrots and cream of wheat works wonders in this house.
A Candy Corn Martini, Spiked Caramel Latte or Caramel Apple Sangria are a few of my other favorites for fall. Check them all out on my Cocktail Page as well.
MORE COCKTAILS TO FALL FOR
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- Candy Corn Martini
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- Spiked Pumpkin Latte
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- Caramel Apple Sangria
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- Blueberry Purple Rain Martini
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- Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Mimosas
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- Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini
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- Pumpkin Shandy
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- Apple Cider Moscato Sangria
Melted Witch Martini
A festive Melted Witch Martini with Blue Curacao, vodka, fruit juices and a Twizzler broom.
Course:
Cocktail
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1.5 Oz. Vodka 1 shot
- .75 Oz. Blue Curacao 1/2 shot
- 1.5 Oz. Pineapple Juice 1 shot
- 1.5 Oz. Orange Juice 1 shot
- Garnishments:
- Chocolate Twizzlers
- Pull N' Peel Twizzlers
- Halloween Sprinkles
- Honey
Instructions
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Make your witch broomstick by shredding the end of a chocolate Twizzler with kitchen scissors. You may cut an extra piece and tie it to the end for a thicker looking bristle. Use a Pull N' Peel Twizzler to tie around the base of the broom as pictured.
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Dip the rim of a martini glass in honey, followed by sprinkles until the rim is coated.
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Make the Cocktail:
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To a shaker; add the vodka, Blue Curacao, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice and a cup of ice.
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Shake vigorously until cooled.
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Strain into the prepared cocktail glass and garnish with a Twizzler broomstick.
Caramel Creme Brulee White Russian
This Caramel Creme Brulee White Russian is inspired by one of my favorite seasonal latte flavors at Starbucks. The addition of vanilla and caramel syrup, a floating of whipped cream, and crushed caramel candies makes this the most decadent drink combination. The Dude would be so pleased and I’m over the moon just thinking about drinking another one!
My love for White Russians began shortly after seeing The Big Lebowski for the first time. This was not a shaken, not stirred type of character situation. The Dude just liked to lead a lifestyle of total leisure while bowling with his favorite drink in hand. Sounds good to me, especially when it includes creamy goodness and vodka!
I’m sure you’ve seen different variations of this drink before, but I really wanted to do something a bit different. I was probably drinking my favorite latte from Starbucks when I had a total cocktail epiphany…need latte and White Russian. I had no luck finding the vanilla syrup included in the latte recipe, so I decided to make my own. A simple syrup is quite easy to make and necessary for many great cocktail recipes. Just combine equal parts sugar and water and bring to a boil until thickened. Remove it from heat and add any additional flavorings.
I may have a hole in my bathroom wall days after selling my house (who would of thought a new light fixture would lead to a plumbing leak), but who cares! OH and yes, the kids are both sick again. No problem man…one of these has successfully made me forget about all my problems. The flavors are just SO good and it feels wonderful to drink my dessert. I love you Kahlua and vodka!
If you like this Caramel Creme Brulee White Russian, be sure to visit my Saturated Saturday Page for more great cocktail ideas for all of your holiday needs! My Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini is equally full of creamy vodka goodness. I think hump day calls for a celebration this week!
HOLIDAY FAVORITES
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- Christmas Sangria
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- Snowflake Martini
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- Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Mimosas
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- Gingerbread Martini
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- Candy Cane Crescent Roll Breakfast Pastry
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- Chocolate Cherry Cookies
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- Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini
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- White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
Caramel Creme Brulee White Russian
The White Russian gets a make over with the additional of caramel and vanilla syrups and a whipped cream topping with crushed caramel candies.
Course:
Cocktail
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 3 Oz. Vodka
- 1.5 Oz. Kahlua
- 1.5 Oz. Milk or Heavy Cream
- 2 Tbsp. Caramel Syrup
- 2 Tbsp. Vanilla Syrup
- Garnishments:
- Whipped Cream
- Crushed Werther's Original Caramel Candies
- Vanilla Syrup:
- 1 C. Water
- 1 C. Sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
- Caramel Syrup
Instructions
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Fill an Old Fashioned cocktail glass halfway with ice.
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Add vodka, Kahlua, milk, vanilla syrup, caramel syrup (in that order).
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Top with a floating of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce and crushed caramel candies.
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Vanilla Syrup:
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In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water.
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Heat to boiling on Medium/High; stirring frequently until thickened (around 2-3 minutes).
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
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Allow to cool completely before transferring to a sealed container.
