Peppermint Espresso Martinis Recipe
This Peppermint Espresso Martini offers a festive twist on the classic espresso martini by incorporating refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a rich, creamy coffee cocktail with a burst of minty freshness, this cocktail combines vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and peppermint extract, finished with a chocolate and crushed candy cane rim for a delightful seasonal touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Martini
- 4 oz vodka (vanilla vodka can be used; look for 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 version)
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
Chocolate Peppermint Rims & Garnish
- Chocolate syrup
- Crushed candy canes
- 6 espresso beans (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Glass Rims: Dip the rims of two martini glasses in chocolate syrup to coat them evenly, then immediately dip the rims into crushed candy canes to create the festive chocolate peppermint rim.
- Mix Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, Kahlua, cooled espresso, half & half (or dairy-free creamer), and peppermint extract to the shaker.
- Shake: Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 60 seconds to combine all ingredients thoroughly and chill the mixture.
- Serve: Strain and divide the mixture evenly between the prepared martini glasses. Garnish each glass with 3 espresso beans on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- To add a mocha flavor, include 2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup in the shaker with the other ingredients.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the half & half with original or peppermint mocha flavored Nutpods creamer or Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer.
- Nutrition facts exclude the chocolate peppermint rim.
- Shake well to ensure full flavor blending and proper chilling of the cocktail.
Keywords: Peppermint Espresso Martini, holiday cocktail, coffee cocktail, peppermint martini, espresso martini, Christmas drink, festive cocktail
