Hello and Happy Thirsty Thursday everyone. So here is something random, today is National Peppermint Patty Day! There is a day for almost everything now and days. So of course I wanted to showcase some peppermint patty drinks. The only issue is, peppermint drinks are best showcased around the holidays, when it’s cold and peppermint is all around. Sneaking this flavor into February was a bit tough. I found a lot of drinks that felt more Christmas-y to me, decorated with peppermint sticks and such. I did manage to find six great peppermint patty drinks that stayed true to their names and would make excellent drinks for this National Peppermint Patty day, even if it is mid-February.
Enjoy!
Irish Peppermint Pattie
The truth is, you’re not always going to be in the mood for Irish Car Bombs and green beer for St. Patrick’s Day. At times you want something more sweet, maybe more elevated. This is a great dessert drink that will get a lot of use next month on St. Patrick’s Day. Still have some chocolate vodka leftover from Christmas? Use it for this smooth cocktail! Get the full recipe at Hampton Roads Happy Hour.
Peppermint Patty Green Monster
A great drink recipe from a great vegan blogger and cook! The drink is a tasty alternative to binge drinking on St. Patrick’s Day, but I would drink this all year round! Non-alcoholic but you know, a little rum here and there never hurt anyone. If you like this recipe, I recommend the Oh She Glows cookbook. I’ve made some fantastic recipes from that thing! Get the full recipe at Oh She Glows.
Hot Peppermint Patty
It’s still cold outside. In fact it got colder this week and we even had some snow in Chicago, so a hot chocolate is just what I need. Peppermint Schnapps is an easy and cheap addition to this warm drink. Get the full recipe at Make Me a Cocktail.
Peppermint Patty Martini
This is the kind of cocktail you see on a drink special in a restaurant. Someting somewhat seasonal, inexpensive and crowd-pleasing. I love that Jessica at The Novice Chef made great use of color with the red rim and the York Peppermint Patty for garnish. Get the full recipe at The Novice Chef.
Peppermint Schnapps Decadent Hot Chocolate
Like the peppermint hot chocolate but want the pure taste of your own chocolate? This is the recipe for you. Make this recipe for your sweetheart this weekend. Stay inside and keep out of the cold with this hot peppermint drink. Get the full recipe at Bump and Run Chat.
Peppermint Pattie by Van Gogh Vodka
The ultimate recipe for luxurious cocktails almost always can be found on Liquour.com. This is no exception. It has all the makings of a fine dessert cocktail put with the sweet surprise of peppermint patty. I’ve never tried Van Gogh vodka, but this recipe has inspired me to give it a test. Get the recipe at Liquor.com.
Have a Happy Thirsty Thursday Everyone! Friday is only one day away!
By Bianca