Candy Cane Cocoa
Candy Cane Cocoa
- Level: Easy
- Prep: 10 min.
There's nothing better than a warm cup of hot cocoa on a chilly winter day... but why stop there? We've added a few ounces of homemade candy cane infused vodka and Baileys Irish Cream for a holiday treat that will keep you feeling holly jolly all day long.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Candy Cane Infused Vodka
- 1.5 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- 8 oz Hot Cocoa
- Whipped Cream & Crushed Candy Canes to Garnish
Tools
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Mug
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Jigger
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Measuring cup
How to Mix
- Pour your favorite hot cocoa recipe into a sauce pan over low heat to warm through.
- Once heated to your desired temperature, remove the pan from the heat and mix in Candy Cane Vodka and Baileys Irish Cream
- Pour mixture into a coffee mug
- Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes
Candy Cane Infused Vodka: Fill a 12 oz glass jar with 8 mini candy canes (Or 4 full sized Candy Canes broken in half) Fill remainder of jar with a vodka of your choice and seal. Let infusion sit for up to 8 hours, shaking up every few hours. Your infusion is ready to enjoy once the candy has completely dissolved.
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