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Peppermint Shot – Sweet Easy Recipes for Festive Fun

Let’s talk about the kind of shot that brings cheer to your taste buds, not your liver. This peppermint shot is one of those sweet easy recipes you pull out when you want to impress without lifting a finger—okay, maybe two. The cool mint flavor wrapped in a creamy, dessert-like body makes it perfect for quick and easy recipes that feel like a party trick in a glass. I first made these on a whim one chilly December evening, trying to keep my guests from raiding my pantry like caffeine-deprived elves. They were gone before I even turned around. Whether you’re looking for air fryer desserts easy recipes or just need something beyond air fryer cookies easy recipes, this peppermint shot is a holiday win. It also works for those curious moments—like how to make donuts at home easy recipe style—but with less oil and more ‘oooh, what’s in that?’ vibes. The recipe is so forgiving you could whip it up during a quick evening snack prep session or right before your next easy recipes for dinner party kicks off. Grab a shaker—this one’s fun.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer cookies easy recipes, air fryer desserts easy recipes, easy recipes for dinner, how to make donuts at home easy recipe, quick and easy recipes, quick evening snacks easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 2 shots
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 oz peppermint schnapps
  • 1 oz white crème de cacao
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • Crushed peppermint candy (for rim)
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crush peppermint candies and place on a small plate.
  2. Rim the shot glasses by dipping them in water and then into the crushed candy.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the peppermint schnapps, crème de cacao, and heavy cream.
  4. Shake well until chilled.
  5. Strain into rimmed shot glasses.
  6. Top with whipped cream if you’re feeling extra festive. Serve immediately.