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Peppermint Candy: cocktail uses and amounts for Fireside Old-Fashioned

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Fireside Old-Fashioned uses peppermint candy. Fireside Old-Fashioned lists 1 piece for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with Fireside Old-Fashioned

Fireside Old-Fashioned takes about 6 minutes and lists 1 piece of peppermint candy.

Matthew Belanger's holiday adaptation blending single-malt Scotch, Douglas-fir eau-de-vie, pear liqueur, maple, and bitters.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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Measurements and preparation

How much peppermint candy should you use?

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Fireside Old-Fashioned

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What to mix with peppermint candy

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Quick answers

Peppermint Candy cocktail questions

Which cocktails use peppermint candy?

Fireside Old-Fashioned uses peppermint candy. Fireside Old-Fashioned lists 1 piece for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much peppermint candy do I need for a cocktail?

Fireside Old-Fashioned lists 1 piece for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make Fireside Old-Fashioned?

Alongside peppermint candy, the required ingredients for Fireside Old-Fashioned are 47.5 ml single malt scotch whisky, 15 ml douglas fir eau de vie, 5 ml pear liqueur, 5 ml maple syrup, and 2 dash aromatic bitters. Its stirred preparation takes about 6 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is peppermint candy required or optional?

Peppermint Candy is required in 1 of the 1 linked recipe. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 2638-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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