Peppermint Espresso Martini

Peppermint Espresso Martini

A Peppermint Espresso Martini is a festive twist on the classic cocktail. It combines vodka, freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and cream. Shaken with ice and strained into a chilled martini glass, it's often garnished with peppermint candy or a sprig of mint. The peppermint schnapps adds a refreshing, minty flavor to the rich coffee base, making it a perfect holiday treat.

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Prep Time 5

Servings: 2

Course: Dessert, Drinks

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Cocktail Ingredients

4 oz vanilla vodka
2 oz coffee liqueur
1 oz peppermint schnapps
3 oz fresh brewed espresso cooled, or cold brew concentrate
2 oz cream optional
1 cup ice For shaker only, do not ad to martini glasses.

Chocolate Peppermint Rims & Garnish

1 tbsp Chocolate syrup
1 tbsp Candy canes crushed
3-6 Espresso beans

Equipment

1 Cocktail Shaker
2 Martini Glasses

Method

Dip the rim of 2 martini glasses in some chocolate syrup to coat, then dip them in the crushed candy canes.
Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, kahlua, espresso, cream, and peppermint extract. Shake well for 60 seconds.
Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 glasses and top with 3 espresso beans. Cheers!

Notes

This cocktail is delicious and refreshing both with and without the addition of cream. Add cream for a richer, creamy texture or forgo it for a lighter treat.

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