Description
A festive and refreshing Peppermint Espresso Martini recipe that combines the rich flavors of vodka, coffee liqueur, and fresh espresso with a hint of peppermint. Perfectly garnished with a chocolate syrup and crushed candy cane rim, this cocktail is ideal for holiday celebrations or any time you want a cool, minty coffee-flavored treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 oz vodka (vanilla vodka optional, choose 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 Rims & Garnish
- Chocolate syrup
- Crushed candy canes
- 6 espresso beans
Instructions
- Prepare the Glasses: Dip the rim of 2 martini glasses into chocolate syrup to coat evenly, then immediately dip the rims into crushed candy canes to create a festive chocolate peppermint rim.
- Mix the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Pour in the vodka, Kahlua, cooled espresso or cold brew, half & half (or dairy-free creamer), and peppermint extract. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 60 seconds to blend and chill the ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve: Strain the shaken mixture evenly into the prepared martini glasses. Garnish each glass with 3 espresso beans on top for a classic espresso martini touch. Enjoy your Peppermint Espresso Martini!
Notes
- Mocha Flavor: For a chocolate mocha twist, add 2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup to the shaker with the other ingredients.
- Nutrition Information: The nutrition facts provided do not include the chocolate peppermint rim made with syrup and candy canes.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use original or peppermint mocha flavored Nutpods creamer or Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer instead of half & half for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
