Peppermint Espresso Martini
‘Tis the season for a freshly shaken chilled glass of peppermint espresso martini. This dairy-free, minty, boozy and caffeinated holiday espresso martini is the perfect winter cocktail to sip at your next Christmas party.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 ounces Vanilla Vodka
- 1 ounce Kahlua
- 1 ounce Espresso (cooled)
- ½ ounce Peppermint Schnapps
- 2 Candy Canes
- Honey
Instructions
- 1
Rim the glass. Rim the edge of a glass with honey or simple syrup then dip in crushed candy canes.
- 2
Brew the espresso. Brew the espresso in your espresso machine, or simply buy espresso from your local coffee shop. Cool and set aside.
- 3
Shake. In a cocktail shaker, combine the espresso, vodka, and Kahlua with ice. Shake vigorously until well mixed and the foam has formed.
- 4
Strain and serve. Immediately, strain the espresso martini into a cocktail glass. Dust with espresso powder and coffee beans for garnish. Sip responsibly!