Sunday, December 9, 2018

Peppermint Cranberry Moscow Mule

I was sent a bottle of Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka to sample.  I was not paid for my opinion.  All views and opinions are my own.


'Tis the season for peppermint flavored sweets and cocktails!



I was sent this bottle of peppermint vodka to try along with a couple recipes.


The first thing I noticed was a slight aroma of peppermint.

Was I going crazy?  Was the candy cane looking bottle making me think I was smelling peppermint?


Nope, it's actually a Scratch & Sniff bottle!  Well that's fun!

The cocktail I decided to try from the list I was given is a Peppermint Cranberry Moscow Mule.  

Why?

Cause I was suuuuper curious how peppermint, cranberry and ginger would go together.

I braved it and added the vodka.


Then the cranberry juice.


Shook it up.



Strained it into my cup and added the ginger beer.



The end result?


Surprisingly good! 

I tasted each of the ingredients, but none of them overpowered the other.

The peppermint flavor (which I was most worried about) was nice, not over done.  It gave a nice hint of peppermint.

I am looking forward to creating some more holiday cocktails with this flavored vodka!



Peppermint Cranberry Moscow Mule

ingredients:


  • 1 1/2 ounces Smirnoff Peppermint Vodka
  • 2 ounces cranberry juice
  • 6 ounces ginger beer

instructions:


  1. In a shaker with ice add vodka and cranberry juice.
  2. Shake.
  3. Strain into copper mug filled with ice.
  4. Pour in ginger beer.
  5. Stir.
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I hope you get a chance to try a new holiday cocktail this year!



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