Get into the holiday spirit with The Frosty Snowman, a winter-themed cocktail that’s as festive as it is delicious. With a tropical blend of coconut rum, blue curaçao, and peppermint schnapps, this drink is topped with bubbly Sprite and rimmed with crushed candy canes for a delightful, minty twist.
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Equipment
- Plates
Ingredients
- 2 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- Sprite to top
- Crushed candy canes for rimming
- Simple syrup for rimming
Instructions
- Pour a small amount of simple syrup onto a plate and crushed candy canes onto another.
- Roll the rim of the glass in the syrup, then dip it in the candy canes for a festive touch. Set the glass aside.
- Fill the prepared glass with ice.
- In a shaker, combine coconut rum, blue curaçao, peppermint schnapps, and pineapple juice with ice. Shake well.
- Strain into your glass, filling it two-thirds full, and top with Sprite. Stir gently if needed.
- Serve cold and enjoy your holiday cocktail!
Notes
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, add a few extra crushed candy cane pieces to the cocktail shaker before mixing.
- Chill your glass in the freezer beforehand for an extra frosty effect.
- Adjust the peppermint schnapps to taste if you prefer a subtler mint flavor.
Tasting Notes
The Frosty Snowman Cocktail delivers a smooth, tropical taste with a festive peppermint finish. The coconut and pineapple create a light sweetness, balanced by the minty coolness of peppermint schnapps. The crushed candy cane rim adds both a pop of color and a delightful holiday crunch, making each sip a refreshing winter treat.