Peppermint Espresso Martini

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This Peppermint Espresso Martini is a frothy, boozy coffee drink with a hint of mint. Garnish with crushed candy canes for a festive touch.

Prep Time2

Cook Time2

Total Time4

Course: 5-Ingredient Recipe, Christmas Recipes, Cocktails

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas, Christmas Cocktail, Cocktails, Espresso, Martini, Peppermint, Winter

Servings: 6-ounce

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Eva Filer

Get Recipe Ingredients

If rimming a glass, add honey on a shallow plate. Dip the glass upside down, running the edge of the rim along the honey, and allow any excess to drip off.
Crush your candy canes (or hard candies) with a rolling pin in a plastic bag. Place the crushed candy canes or sugar on another small plate and dip to cover the honey. Allow any excess to drip off then set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add vodka, your shot of espresso (or two), Kahlúa and Peppermint Schnapps.
Shake until very cold and strain the mixture into your two prepared martini glass.

Shaken/Stirred: Make sure you give it a shake; this helps blend the flavors and provides that nice frothy top.
Glass: Use at least a 6-ounce, long-stemmed martini glass or coupe glass. This ensures the cocktail will stay cold (holding it by the stem).
Garnishes: Place a few espresso beans on the foamy top for a classic espresso martini vibe. Or for a festive twist during the holiday season garnish the rim of your prepared martini glass with crushed peppermint candies and a mini candy cane.
Chill your Ingredients: Pop your bottles or cocktail glass in the freezer for a half hour before for an extra chilly vibe.
Fresh Espresso: I make fresh espresso shots, then pop it in the fridge to cool before mixing my drink.