This Peppermint Patty Cocktail made with cold brew coffee and alcohol is perfect for the holiday season or anytime you want a refreshing and boozy drink. It’s easy to make and can be customized to your liking – add more or less alcohol depending on your preference.
This peppermint patty drink combines the best of both worlds – the flavors of a peppermint cocktail and the rich, smooth taste of peppermint mocha cold brew coffee.
Of course you could always eliminate the cold brew coffee and just opt for a cocktail but if you need a caffeine jolt, this is a great pick me up. I love making it during holiday gatherings or cozy nights by the fireplace.
You don’t need to be a professional mixologist to make this cocktail. It’s super easy with just a few ingredients and a cocktail shaker. Here’s how to make it!
Peppermint Patty Coffee Cocktail Ingredients
- Peppermint mocha cold brew coffee – I used Wandering Bear cold brew.
- Creme de Cacoa
- Peppermint Schnapps
- Chocolate syrup
- Whipping topping
- Holiday sprinkles
- Crushed peppermint candies
- Ice cubes
How to Make a Peppermint Patty Cocktail with Coffee
Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Then add creme de cacoa, peppermint schnapps and peppermint mocha cold brew. Shake well for 30 seconds to combine or until well chilled.
Squirt chocolate syrup around the inside of the glass. Strain and pour cocktail into a glass.
Add whipped cream and top with sprinkles, crushed peppermint and a straw. Enjoy!
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Use good quality ingredients for the best taste such as the alcohol and cold brew coffee.
- To keep your drink nice and cold, chill glassware and ingredients ahead of time.
- Garnish with ay kind of festive touch such as a mini candy cane, crushed peppermints, whipped cream, sprinkles, etc.
- You can make your own cold brew coffee and add peppermint extract and cocoa.
- Swap coffee for hot cocoa.
- Adjust sweet and minty taste to your liking by playing around with different ratios.
FAQs
Absolutely! Just make sure it is strongly brewed so that its flavor is not overpowering.
Certainly! You can use chocolate shavings or sprinkle cocoa powder over top.
More Holiday Cocktail Recipes
- Pomegranate Mimosa
- Pear & Pomegranate Spritzer
- White Christmas Mojito
- Christmas Moscow Mule
- Sparkling Holiday Sangria
Recipe
Peppermint Patty Coffee Cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 oz. Peppermint mocha cold brew coffee – I used Wandering Bear cold brew.
- 1 oz. Creme de Cacoa
- 1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
- Chocolate syrup
- Whipping topping
- Holiday sprinkles
- Crushed peppermint candies
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker. Then add creme de cacoa, peppermint schnapps and peppermint mocha cold brew. Shake well for 30 seconds to combine or until well chilled.
- Squirt chocolate syrup around the inside of the glass. Strain and pour cocktail into a glass.
- Add whipped cream and top with sprinkles, crushed peppermint and a straw. Enjoy!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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