12 Peppermint Schnapps Cocktails to Enjoy

The best peppermint schnapps drink recipes are refreshing. This liquor adds a candy cane flavor to cocktails. Great for the holidays and beyond.

The best peppermint schnapps drink recipes are refreshing. This liquor adds a candy cane flavor to cocktails. Great for the holidays and beyond.

You might associate peppermint schnapps with the winter holidays. It does turn up in a lot of Christmas cocktails. But it’s great all year long.

Closer view of Chocolate Peppermint Stick cocktail with candy cane garnishPin

You can also use any Rumple Minze cocktail recipe with peppermint schnapps. Rumple Minze is just a specific brand of peppermint schnapps.

Difference Between Peppermint Schnapps and Creme De Menthe

Peppermint schnapps is a strong alcoholic drink that is made with peppermint extract, sugar and alcohol. It is clear in color and has a strong, minty flavor.

Creme de menthe is a lighter alcoholic drink that is made with mint leaves, sugar and alcohol. It can be clear or green in color and has a sweet, minty flavor. You can typically substitute peppermint schnapps for the clear version in any creme de menthe cocktails.

Peppermint Schnapps Drink Recipes

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