Sweet and Delicious - Made for Christmas

Last Updated 11/8/2023 • Posted in Southern Holiday Life

Santa's Little Helper

Author: Sabrina Keating

INGREDIENTS

  • Vanilla frosting, cookie sprinkles for rimming the glass/mug
  • 1 1/2 oz. Vanilla vodka (plain vodka is fine)
  • 1 1/2 oz. Heavy Irish cream
  • 2 oz. Whole milk
  • 1 oz. Amaretto
  • 1 tsp. Confectioner's sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Spread a thin layer of frosting on the rim of glass/mug.
  2. Pour sprinkles in a shallow dish, and lightly dip glass/mug in sprinkles.
  3. Combine vodka, heavy cream, milk, and sugar in cocktail shaker filed with ice.
  4. Cover and shake for about 30 seconds to mix thoroughly and chill.
  5. Pour into prepared glass
Variations
  1. Mix a batch ahead of time and store in freezer for a slushy version.
  2. For a snickerdoodle version, rim glass with caramel or chocolate syrup and dip in cinnamon sugar.

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