Chilled Drink of the Week: Candy Cane Cooler
By Adam Rains
Get into the Christmas spirit with the Candy Cane Cooler cocktail being served at NoMa Social, New Rochelle’s hot spot located in the Radisson Hotel. “I love going to NoMa Social,” says regular guest, Daniel S. “They always have awesome cocktails and they do a 4X4 special that includes any four wines, cocktails, beers and tapas for only four dollars each!!
Candy Cane Cooler
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. Belvedere Vodka
- 1/4 oz. Brandy
- Splash of White Crème de Menthe
- 1/2 oz. Half and Half
- 1 tbs. Crushed Soft Peppermint Candy
Preparation: Combine the vodka and crushed peppermint. Stir to dissolve. Add the remaining ingredients over crushed ice, stir and garnish with a peppermint stick and mint sprig.
New York Times calls NoMa Social “Deliriously good and the hot spot of Westchester.”