Winter Swedish Polar Bear Cocktail
A smooth, warming cocktail featuring vodka and cream, perfect for cozy winter evenings with a hint of sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together vodka, heavy cream, white crème de cacao for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 1 oz white crème de cacao
- 1 cup ice cubes
- a pinch (for garnish) grated nutmeg
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup ice cubes. Pour in 2 oz vodka, 1 oz heavy cream, and 1 oz white crème de cacao. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and slightly frothy.
- Step 2: Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass. The cocktail should appear smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Garnish with a light pinch of freshly grated nutmeg on top for a subtle aromatic finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the velvety texture.







