Peppermint Shakes

For a special dessert drink serve Peppermint Shakes with dinner in peppermint candy rimmed glasses.

To make the cups, you will need:
Peppermint candy canes or hard candies
Cookie icing
Clear plastic cups
Wax Paper

Cup Directions:
1. Place candy canes or peppermint candies in a Ziploc bag. Crush with rolling pin. DM Tip: Use a cutting board to smash the candy cane on the counter. This is a great way to relieve frustration!
2. Place crushed candies in a flat bottom container.
3. Dip or ice rim of cup with white icing.
4. Roll rims of cups in crushed candies.
5. Place rim side down on a piece of wax paper and allow to harden/set.

For the non-alcoholic shake you will need: (Serves 2)

• 6 oz low fat milk
• 4oz Vanilla Half & Half
• Peppermint Extract, 1 drop
• Vanilla Extract, 2 drops
• Green Food Coloring
• Peppermint ice cream, about 2 cups
• Reddi-Whip, optional

Directions:
1. Pour milk and half/half into a blender.
2. Add a drop of peppermint extract and a drop of the vanilla extract.
3. Add in ice cream.
4. Add green food coloring to taste/color desired.
5. Mix together until smooth, but still has a shake consistency. Add more ice cream if needed to thicken.
6. Serve in peppermint rimmed cups. Top with Reddi-Whip or whipped cream. For younger kids, add in a red and white striped straw.



For the alcoholic shake, you will need: (Serves 7)

• 8 oz milk
• 3.5 oz vodka
• 10.5 oz Baileys
• 14 oz peppermint ice cream
• 5 drops Peppermint extract
• 7 drops Vanilla extract
• Green food coloring
• Reddi-Whip, optional

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Mix until smooth, but still shake consistency.
3. If needed, add more ice cream.
4. Serve in peppermint rimmed cups. Top for Reddi-Whip or whipped cream.