How to Make a Peppermint Patty

Peppermint Patties typically offer a sweet treat that combines the taste of dark chocolate with cool peppermint in a round candy.http://www.hersheys.com/products/details/york/index.asp The flavor found in the candy can be replicated in the Peppermint Patty mixed drink. This drink could be a good option if you are on a date and you want to ensure your breath is fresh enough for close encounters. If you had a heavy meal or less aromatic alcoholic beverages, the Peppermint Patty shot can sweeten your breath and your taste buds at the same time.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVPxeBEpwlM Learning to make a Peppermint Patty can allow you to make drinks for yourself, for someone special in your life or for your next party.

How to Make a Peppermint Patty Video

Watch this mixed drink instructional video featuring JaNee Nisonger, a Los Angeles area bartender. In this guide she prepares a Peppermint Patty. She outlines the ingredients needed and provides a visual demonstration of the drink creation process. This mixed drink guide is part of a larger series of alcoholic beverage instructional videos offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients and Supplies

Collect supplies and ingredients for your Peppermint Patty. You will need chocolate syrup and peppermint schnapps. You will also need ice, a stainless steel shaker glass and a shooter style three ounce shot glass. If you want to measure your alcohol content exactly, you can use a measuring glass.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVPxeBEpwlM

Step 2: Add Chocolate Syrup

Lace the inside and bottom of your shot glass with chocolate syrup. Squeeze your bottle of chocolate syrup while tilting and moving your shot glass to make the decorative pattern. Modify the amount of syrup to your taste preferences.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVPxeBEpwlM

Step 3: Shake, Strain and Serve

Pour about two ounces of your peppermint schnapps into your shaker glass. Add the top onto your shaker and agitate the liqueur about 20 times to chill the drink and add some ice chips to the mixture. Take the top off of your shaker and strain the liquid into your shot glass. Your Peppermint Patty is ready to be enjoyed.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVPxeBEpwlM