The Ultimate Festive Peppermint Espresso Martini
Create this sophisticated Peppermint Espresso Martini, a perfect holiday cocktail blending rich espresso with cool peppermint flavor. This recipe delivers elegant results for your next winter gathering.
- 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 Freshly Brewed Espresso, cooled
- 0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur (like Kahlua)
- 0.5 oz Peppermint Schnapps
- 0.5 oz Irish Cream Liqueur (like Bailey’s)
- Ice
- For Rim (Optional): Crushed peppermint candies mixed with a little sugar
- For Garnish: 3 Coffee Beans or a small candy cane
Instructions
- Prepare your glass: If using a rim, run a lime wedge around the edge of your chilled coupe or martini glass. Dip the rim into the crushed peppermint mixture. Set the glass aside.
- Combine ingredients: Add the vodka, cooled espresso, coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and Irish cream liqueur into a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice: Fill the shaker two-thirds full with ice.
- Shake well: Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 to 20 seconds until the shaker is very cold. This creates the signature foam.
- Strain and serve: Double strain the mixture into your prepared martini glass.
- Garnish: Place three coffee beans on top of the foam or add a small candy cane to the side of the glass. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality, freshly pulled espresso for the best flavor and foam. If you do not have an espresso machine, use a strong cold brew concentrate.
- Chill your martini glasses in the freezer beforehand to keep the drink colder longer.
- For a Chocolate Peppermint Espresso Martini variation, add 0.25 oz of chocolate syrup to the shaker before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15