Description
A festive and refreshing cocktail recipe featuring the rich flavor of espresso combined with peppermint and creamy vodka, perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 oz vodka (vanilla vodka can be used, gluten-free recommended 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 option)
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
Chocolate Peppermint Rims & Garnish
- Chocolate syrup
- Crushed candy canes
- 6 espresso beans
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rims: Dip the rim of 2 martini glasses into chocolate syrup to coat them evenly. Immediately dip the coated rims into crushed candy canes to create a festive and flavorful rim garnish.
- Mix the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Pour in the vodka, Kahlua, cooled espresso, half & half, and peppermint extract. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 60 seconds to chill and combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Serve: Strain and divide the cocktail evenly between the two prepared martini glasses. Garnish each drink with 3 espresso beans on top as a finishing touch. Enjoy your peppermint espresso martinis!
Notes
- Mocha Variation: For a mocha flavor, add 2 teaspoons of chocolate syrup to the shaker along with other ingredients.
- Nutrition Info: The nutrition facts provided do not include the chocolate peppermint rim.
- Dairy-Free Option: Replace half & half with original or peppermint mocha flavored Nutpods creamer or Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 martini
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
