Peppermint Espresso Martinis

peppermint espresso martini with a candy cane rim with a Christmas tree in the background surrounded by ornaments

5 from 7 votes

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.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: beverages, cocktails

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: martinis

Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

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!

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Notes

Mocha: To add mocha flavor, add 2 tsp chocolate syrup to the shaker with everything else.

Nutrition facts do not include the chocolate peppermint rim.

Dairy Free: To make these dairy free, use original or peppermint mocha flavored Nutpods creamer, or the Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer.

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