This week, Sandra Guibord of Sandra’s Wine Life shows Tina Redwine how to make a candy cane cocktail. 

• 2 ounces candy cane vodka

• 2 ounces creme de cacao (white)

• 1 ounce vanilla simple syrup

• 1/2 ounce cream or half and half

• 1 candy cane for garnish

• Sparkling sugar for the glass

• Prepare the candy cane vodka 30 minutes before. (I will explain how to make the candy cane vodka)

• Rim a glass with a drop of water and dip it in either sparkling sugar or crushed candy canes.

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, creme de cacao, syrup and half and half. Shake well for at least 30 seconds. Pour in the glass and garnish with a candy cane!

• 12 oz sparkling water

• 4 oz. unsweetened coconut milk

• 2 drops food grade peppermint essential oil

• Start with a large 16-20oz glass.

• Add the coconut milk and peppermint essential oil.

• Next, add a few ice cubes.

• Pour the sparkling water over the ice. Garnish with a fun straw and enjoy!

• Garnish with a fun straw and enjoy!