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    Home » Cocktails » Peppermint Espresso Martini

    December 11, 2021 Beverages

    Peppermint Espresso Martini

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    This festive twist on an espresso martini is perfect for the holidays! It’s simple, easy to make, and absolutely delicious. Go the extra step and make the chocolate and candy cane rim to make this peppermint espresso martini extra special!

    overhead shot of espresso martini with candy cane rim

    This recipe was inspired by my Bailey's Espresso Martini on this site, espresso martinis are so much fun to make different versions of! This is the perfect dessert drink to serve during the holidays.

    Ingredients

    • Espresso
    • Kahlua
    • Vodka
    • Peppermint Schnapps
    • Simple syrup
    • Ice
    • Optional for the rim: chocolate (milk or dark) and crushed candy cane

    What is an espresso martini?

    An espresso martini is typically made with vodka, espresso, kahlua, and simple syrup. This is a festive holiday twist on the classic!

    What if I don’t have an espresso maker?

    No problem! Buy some instant espresso powder and follow the directions on the package to make espresso for this martini. If you don’t have espresso or instant espresso, you can either use strong cold brew or strongly brewed coffee.

    espresso martini with a candy cane rim with foam.

    Do I need to use a shaker?

    You absolutely need to shake this drink well, but you don't need a shaker to do that! If you don’t have a shaker, make it in anything with a secure lid (ex: jar with lid)!

    Related

    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

    • martini with kahlua, baileys, and vodka
      Bailey’s Espresso Martini
    • coffee, hot chocolate, and baileys!
      Boozy Peppermint Mocha
    • chai espresso martini with star anise garnish
      Chai Espresso Martini
    • Finished recipe of a bourbon cocktail with pear and ginger beer
      Ginger Pear Bourbon Smash

    Pairing

    Pair this festive peppermint espresso martini with a holiday treat:

    • chocolate cookies coated in white chocolate and crushed candycane
      Peppermint Bark Cookies
    • christmas charcuterie board
      Christmas Charcuterie Board
    • Peppermint Bark Pretzels
    • Chai Sugar Cookies
    finished recipe with a chocolate and candy cane rim and peppermint espresso martini

    Peppermint Espresso Martini

    This festive twist on the classic espresso martini is easy to make and delicious!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks

    Ingredients
      

    • 1.5 oz vodka
    • 1 oz espresso cooled
    • 0.5 oz kahlua
    • 0.25 oz peppermint schnapps more to taste
    • 0.25 oz simple syrup more to taste
    • Ice
    • Optional for rim: milk or dark chocolate and crushed candy canes

    Instructions
     

    For rim (optional)

    • Melt chocolate using double boiler method or very carefully in the microwave.
    • Crush candy cane and pour onto small plate.
    • Dip the rim of the martini glass in the melted chocolate, then roll the rim through the crushed candy cane.

    Martini

    • Pour vodka, espresso, kahlua, peppermint schnapps, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
    • Add ice.
    • Shake vigorously until foam forms and strain into martini glass.
    Keyword christmas, cocktail, dessert, drinks, holidays, peppermint bark
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