Description
A festive and refreshing cocktail combining the rich flavors of espresso, peppermint, and coffee liqueur, perfectly garnished with a chocolate peppermint rim and espresso beans. This Peppermint Espresso Martini is an ideal holiday drink that’s easy to prepare and impresses with its smooth, creamy texture and invigorating taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 oz vodka (vanilla vodka can be used; ensure gluten free if needed)
- 2 oz Kahlua or coffee liqueur
- 3 oz fresh brewed espresso, cooled, or strong cold brew coffee
- 2 oz half & half (use Nutpods or Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer for dairy free option)
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
Chocolate Peppermint Rim & Garnish
- Chocolate syrup
- Crushed candy canes
- 6 espresso beans
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rims: Dip the rim of 2 martini glasses into chocolate syrup to fully coat the edges. Immediately dip the chocolate-coated rims into crushed candy canes to create a festive and flavorful garnish.
- Mix the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Add the vodka, Kahlua, cooled espresso or cold brew coffee, half & half or dairy-free creamer, and peppermint extract into the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 60 seconds to combine and chill all ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve: Strain and evenly pour the shaken cocktail mixture into the prepared martini glasses. Garnish each glass with three espresso beans on top for an elegant touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Peppermint Espresso Martinis!
Notes
- To add mocha flavor, mix 2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup into the shaker along with other ingredients before shaking.
- Nutrition facts do not include the chocolate peppermint rim.
- To make the cocktail dairy free, substitute half & half with original or peppermint mocha flavored Nutpods creamer or Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
