Peppermint White Russian co*cktail Recipe (2024)

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How much peppermint extract is in vodka? ›

Add one teaspoon of peppermint extract to 20 oz vodka. If you add more vodka make sure you increase the peppermint extract. If you're adding red food colouring this is the time to do it.

Basically, a strong peppermint-flavored spirit that goes great with chocolate, vodka, and whiskey.

Like its forebears, it's delicious on its own, warmed or over ice. It also makes a mighty tasty, spiked peppermint latte—just add it to hot or iced coffee, sit back, and sip away the cares of the day.

The key is to use something you like the flavor of. Fortunately, you can find good vodka at every price point. The best quality vodkas for the price are Grey Goose and Belvedere. For a budget-friendly vodka, I recommend using Tito's.

Pure Peppermint Extract, Natural contains ethyl alcohol, water and peppermint oil.

Mint extract is a mixture of spearmint and peppermint, whereas peppermint extract is just that. Whether you prefer the subtle flavor of spearmint or the in-your-face flavor of peppermint, we have a recipe to suit your taste.

Peppermint Schnapps vs.

Though they're made in much the same way, there is a noticeable difference. Peppermint schnapps is less sweet, has a more intense mint flavor, and typically contains more alcohol.

The Rumplesnuggler is made with hot chocolate, Baileys and Rumple Minze peppermint schnapps, plus whipped cream on top, if you want it. “It tastes like winter in your mouth,” says Rainwater.

Enjoy Oude Meester Peppermint liqueur as an after dinner drink, or as a refreshing tall co*cktail with a mixer. Pour generously over ice-cream or enjoy with milk as a wholesome drink.

Can you use peppermint schnapps instead of peppermint extract? ›

Peppermint Extract Substitutes

If you can't find peppermint extract, there are a few substitutions that work just as well. For 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, substitute: 1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil (make sure it is edible) 1 tablespoon peppermint schnapps.

Creme de Menthe = a delicious, clear mint liqueur that isn't crazy cloying (at least good ones aren't).

The Mudslide is another creamy co*cktail that echoes the spirit of a White Russian. It's made with vodka, coffee, and Irish cream, creating a creamy and sweet drink. Often served with a swirl of chocolate syrup and sometimes even a scoop of ice cream, the mudslide is a dessert in a glass.

Vodka Substitutes: The vodka can be swapped for gin, bourbon or dark rum. Make a White Russian with Bailey's Irish Cream: Swap the cream for Irish cream.

Cake and whipped cream vodkas, or espresso, chocolate, and vanilla vodkas are also great choices. Kahlúa is the most popular coffee liqueur used in a White Russian, but Firelit, New Deal, or Leopold Bros.

Most pure vanilla extracts are sold in small one ounce bottles and, based on a 35% ABV, taking four one-ounce bottles of vanilla extract is the equivalent of four shots of vodka.

They have a variety of flavors, and it's great for someone who might want something sweet rather than straight vodka. I don't drink vodka a whole lot but Smirnoff peppermint twist is a great one especially in the winter.

Peppermint extract is a mixture of peppermint essential oils and alcohol. Peppermint oil is quite strong, so you need to dilute it for most uses.