Easy Peppermint Espresso Martini Recipe
Make this festive Peppermint Espresso Martini at home. This easy winter cocktail combines vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, and a cool peppermint twist, perfect for holiday parties or a winter nightcap.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Coffee Liqueur (like Kahlua)
- 1 oz Freshly Brewed Espresso, chilled
- 0.5 oz Peppermint Schnapps
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (or to taste)
- Ice
- Garnish: Crushed candy cane or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare your glass: If desired, moisten the rim of a chilled coupe or martini glass with a lime wedge or water. Dip the rim into crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings.
- Chill your glassware before starting.
- Combine the vodka, coffee liqueur, chilled espresso, peppermint schnapps, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Seal the shaker tightly and shake hard for about 15 to 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold and a nice foam develops.
- Double strain the mixture into your prepared glass.
- Garnish the drink with a few coffee beans or a small piece of peppermint candy.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add 0.5 oz of heavy cream or Bailey’s Irish Cream to the shaker before shaking.
- Use cold brew concentrate instead of fresh espresso if you need a quicker option for your holiday party drinks.
- If you prefer a stronger mint flavor, increase the peppermint schnapps slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
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