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