![]() One of the easiest ways to do this is to paint the jar lids. However, if you really want to impress your coworkers with a handmade Christmas gift, decorate their jars! Yes, you could give this gift in a plain mason jar and still make quite the impression. Keep in a dark, cool place for 2 weeks, shaking each jar for about 10 seconds every 3 days or so. Pour 8 ounces of peppermint vodka into your mason jars and close lids tightly. When it’s all mixed, you can parcel them out to individual jars.ĥ. Once the peppermint is mixed in with the sugar water, it’s time to add in the vodka! Pour it in, and then stir for 10 seconds or so. Once it’s fully cooled, add the peppermint extract and stir well.Ĥ. Remove the pot from heat and wait until the liquid cools (this is important). Stir continually until liquid becomes clear – this takes approximately 5-7 minutes.ģ. ![]() In a large stockpot, combine water and sugar over medium heat. First of all, make sure your jars are clean and ready to go! I used 8-ounce jars like these, and they worked perfectly.Ģ. You may even have enough left over to have a jar (or two) for yourself – if you’re lucky!ġ. You can customize as needed, but the peppermint vodka recipes below will show you how to fill 12 half-pint-sized mason jars of your very own peppermint vodka drinks. Lastly, you have to have vodka, of course! Since you’re adding sugar and mint, I don’t really recommend splurging too much on a fancy vodka.Look for it in the baking department of most grocery stores, or grab some online. Here’s where it’s worth spending a little more money – you want a really good, high-quality extract if possible. Secondly, peppermint extractis what gives the vodka that fresh mint taste.Just your basic granulated white version will do. There are only three simple ingredients needed to infuse this minty vodka. I’m going to teach you exactly how to make peppermint vodka – just follow these steps: 3-Ingredient DIY Peppermint Vodka Sometimes, it can be very time-consuming, but this DIY peppermint vodka is so fun and EASY! Plus, it’s a budget-friendly gift for anyone on your list too. We can all agree that making homemade Christmas gifts for adults is more than challenging. Even if you are looking for a last-minute gift idea, you can still make this - just label it with clear instructions not to open for two weeks! Easy DIY Peppermint Vodka Just be prepared that it will take 2 weeks or more to infuse, so NOW would be the perfect time to whip up a batch of your own to give as Christmas gifts for coworkers you love. I decided to infuse my own DIY peppermint vodka as a gift for my team – it was a HUGE hit! In fact, one coworker shared some with his girlfriend, and she liked it so much that they offered to pay me to make them more! Plus, it upped my cool factor in the department, which is always a good thing, no matter what line of work you’re in. If you’ve ever seen Mad Men, then you know that marketing and advertising people like a good drink (or two!) □ The Best Gift For CoworkersĪ few years ago, when I was in the advertising industry, I had the opportunity to make some Christmas gifts for coworkers. If you’re overwhelmed about infusing your own alcohol, don’t be! It’s seriously easy – and also makes you look really cool. I’ve got just the trick up my sleeve for you… DIY Peppermint Vodka. If you’ve been stressing about what to give as an inexpensive yet awesome gift for an upcoming festivity, stress no longer, my friend. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you all. This version is so simple! Plus, learn recipes to make with this peppermint vodka, like a peppermint martini. Drink responsibly, and never ever try to do anything important after consuming one of these cocktails, lol I took these photos while waiting for the Thanksgiving turkey to cook.Easy DIY peppermint vodka is a fun gift to make this season for white elephant parties or as a Christmas gift for coworkers or friends. I know, I know, the life of a blogger can be difficult sometimes! □ Guess what I found last week at Target? I just had to remake this cocktail with a more Christmasy theme and take new photos. I had to substitute caramel filled, which worked just fine, but wasn’t perfect. ![]() I made this cocktail last January for a contributor post for White Lights on Wednesday…as a Valentine’s cocktail….īut I could not find mint truffle Hershey’s Kisses. This is one of those drinks that goes down easy and then kicks your butt when you least expect it…. ![]() In fact, it may actually be a little bit too smooth and delicious. Smooth Godiva chocolate liqueur, Absolut vodka, and 101 Thunder peppermint schnapps blend together beautifully in this Peppermint Kiss Cocktail. ![]()
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