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Peppermint Espresso Martini

A festive and sophisticated cocktail combining rich espresso, smooth vodka, and refreshing peppermint, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1.5 oz coffee liqueur
  • 1 oz peppermint schnapps
  • 1 oz freshly brewed espresso cooled
  • 1-2 drops peppermint extract optional
Garnish
  • crushed candy canes for rim
  • whole coffee beans
  • chocolate sauce optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Jigger
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer
  • Coupe or Martini Glass

Method
 

  1. Chill your coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 10-15 minutes.
  2. If rimming the glass, coat the rim with a simple syrup or schnapps and dip into crushed candy canes. Drizzle chocolate sauce inside if using.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker ¾ full with fresh ice.
  4. Add the vodka, coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, cooled espresso, and optional peppermint extract to the shaker.
  5. Seal the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled and frothy.
  6. Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared chilled glass using a Hawthorne and fine-mesh strainer.
  7. Garnish with a few coffee beans and a mini candy cane. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the best foam, use very fresh espresso and shake with conviction. Adjust sweetness by using a drier coffee liqueur like Mr. Black or by adding a touch of simple syrup.