We love a bit of peppermint during winter, don’t we? It’s synonymous with Christmas, and it’s on basically every menu during the last few months of the year. Peppermint mochas are my favorite coffee drink, so it’s no surprise that I love peppermint bark just as much. Making white chocolate peppermint bark with my closest friends is a dear memory of mine, and it’s way too delicious for its own good.
Take that festive flavor, combine it with everyone’s favorite cream liqueur, and what do you get? Peppermint Bark RumChata!
Serve Up Some Joy This Christmas
RumChata is one of my favorite sippers, and if you’ve never had it…you’re missing out. It’s a cream rum liqueur made with vanilla, sugar and cinnamon, and it tastes incredible in desserts (like this RumChata Cheesecake). This year, the folks at RumChata decided to combine all that vanilla-cinnamon decadence with peppermint for the ultimate holiday indulgence.
Each bottle of this smooth liqueur contains 750 milliliters of the good stuff with 14% ABV. The packaging is reminiscent of a candy cane with its spiraling red and white stripes and is guaranteed to fit in perfectly with the rest of your Christmas decorations. This creamy, minty liqueur is the ideal addition to any holiday cocktail or even just as a spiked complement to your morning coffee. (Don’t worry—we won’t tell.)
RumChata is also serving up a gift set for the season that contains three irresistible flavors we can’t help but crave: regular RumChata, RumChata Limón and, of course, Peppermint Bark RumChata. We don’t have all the details on the gift set just yet, but we do know we’ll be lined up at our local liquor store this holiday season to get our hands on one.
Where to Snag a Bottle of Your Own
All this indulgence only hit stores in the past week or so, so be on the lookout for Peppermint Bark RumChata during your next grocery haul. You’ll likely find it at any major retailer or liquor store, and you can also order a bottle for delivery on Drizly. All this goodness will only cost you a little less than $25, making it the perfect stocking stuffer for the cocktail lover in your life (especially if they have a bit of a sweet tooth).
There’s no better way to celebrate the season than with Peppermint Bark RumChata!
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I describe this cocktail as slightly tart, a little sassy and completely delicious. I make a big batch when I'm hosting a party because it tends to disappear quickly. Garnish with fresh mint and cranberries for an extra-special touch. —Kelli Haetinger, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Holiday Peppermint Mocha
Make spirits bright with a minty mocha to share under the mistletoe or around the piano. I’ve also stirred in coffee liqueur instead of peppermint. —Lauren Brien-Wooster, South Lake Tahoe, California
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Every celebration deserves a gorgeous punch like this one – fruity, bubbly and icy cold. We garnish the punch bowl with slices of oranges, lemons or limes. —Sharon Tipton, Winter Garden, Florida
Pomegranate Cosmo
Every soiree needs a signature drink. Sugar dresses up this simple cosmo that lets you enjoy a cozy evening with friends and still shake things up. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Champagne Cocktail
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Sparkling Peach Bellinis
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White Chocolate Brandy Alexander
This brandied white cocoa is a wonderful drink to warm up with after coming in from the cold. Whipped topping and chocolate shavings make special finishing touches. —Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
White Christmas Sangria
This punch has a pleasant fruity flavor. It's not too sweet so everyone will enjoy it! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This homemade limoncello recipe is better than store-bought. It's perfect as an after-dinner treat on its own, or whipped up in a cocktail. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Nothing tastes like Christmas quite like a cup of this warm wassail. —Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado
Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include it as a festive addition to brunch or an afternoon tea party. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Poinsettia
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Caramel-Chai Tea Latte
Inspired by the spicy chai drinks served at coffee shops, I whipped up a caramel-drizzled latte I can enjoy at home anytime. —Katelyn Kelly, Perryville, Maryland
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Mimosas are just so elegant for Sunday brunch. My recipe uses tart cranberries to balance the sweetness of champagne and orange juice. —Shannon Stephens, Lake in the Hills, Illinois
Slow-Cooker Cider
There's no last-minute rush before the party when you slowly simmer this punch. It has all the tantalizing flavors of fall. —Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico
Hot Buttered Rum
I received this recipe for hot buttered rum from a friend over 30 years ago, and I think of her every winter when I stir up a batch of this delightful mix. It keeps well in the freezer. —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
Cranberry Pomegranate Margaritas
I came up with this beverage to serve at holiday celebrations for a festive twist on the traditional margarita. It's light and refreshing, and looks beautiful with sugar crystals on glass rims. —Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California
Apple Brandy
I spend a lot of time developing recipes for the many fruits and vegetables we grow on our farm. In this creation, apple liquor is enhanced with spices for a delightful drink.—Deanna Seippel, Lancaster, Wisconsin
Bella Basil Raspberry Tea
Beautiful basil and fresh raspberries lend bright color and refreshing flavor to this grown-up iced tea. You’ll love the fun fizz and make-ahead convenience for parties. —Laurie Bock, Lynden, Washington
Butterscotch Mulled Cider
Five minutes of preparation results in a dynamite slow-cooked drink. You’ll love the sweet taste of butterscotch and apple in this delightful cider. —Karen Mack, Webster, New York
Cranberry-Orange Sangria
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Vanilla Citrus Cider
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Mimosa Floats
Everyone needs a little treat at brunch! I wanted to kick things up a notch, so I added a scoop of ice cream to my mimosas. Sometimes I add chocolate, too.—Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Raspberry Merry
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Cider Wassail Punch
Cinnamon, cloves, apple cider and cranberry juice blend together to create a wonderful drink with an aroma to match. If you don’t have a percolator, simmer this drink on the stove and strain well before serving. —Sharon Tipton, Orlando, FloridaThe post Peppermint Bark RumChata Arrived JUST in Time for the Holidays appeared first on Taste of Home.
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