Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 oz vodka (vanilla vodka optional, ensure 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 (for dairy-free option use Nutpods or Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer)
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
Chocolate Peppermint Rims & Garnish
- Chocolate syrup
- Candy canes, crushed
- 6 espresso beans
Instructions
- Prepare the glass rims: Dip the rims of 2 martini glasses into chocolate syrup to evenly coat the edges. Then dip the coated rims into crushed candy canes to create a festive peppermint and chocolate rim for each glass.
- Mix the cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add 4 oz vodka, 2 oz Kahlua, 3 oz cooled espresso or cold brew coffee, 2 oz half & half (or dairy-free alternative), and ¼ tsp peppermint extract to the shaker.
- Shake well: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 60 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients thoroughly, creating a frothy and inviting martini mixture.
- Serve: Strain and evenly divide the cocktail mixture between the prepared martini glasses. Float 3 espresso beans on top of each drink as garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Peppermint Espresso Martini!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute half & half with a peppermint mocha creamer like Nutpods or Califia Farms.
- Use freshly brewed espresso cooled to room temperature or a strong cold brew for best coffee flavor.
- Ensure vodka is gluten free if dietary restrictions apply.
- Shaking vigorously with ice is essential to achieve the desired frothy texture and chill.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
