Peppermint Espresso Martini

Prep: 5minutes mins

Total: 5minutes mins

Yield: 2 martinis

This delicious peppermint espresso martini recipe is the perfect festive cocktail to serve for all of your holiday gatherings! It is made with a few simple ingredients and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients 

• 4 oz vodka, can use vanilla vodka if desired – make sure to look for gluten free if needed.

• 2 oz Kahlua , or coffee liquor

• 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

• ¼ tsp peppermint extract

Chocolate Peppermint Rims & Garnish

• Chocolate syrup

• Candy canes, crushed

• 6 espresso beans

Instructions 

• Dip the rim of 2 martini glasses in some chocolate syrup to coat, then dip them in the crushed candy canes. 

• Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, Kahlua, espresso, cream, and peppermint extract. Shake well for 60 seconds.

• Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 glasses and top with 3 espresso beans. 

  
  

  Cheers!