The Ultimate Creamy Peppermint Espresso Martini
Make this festive Peppermint Espresso Martini for your next holiday gathering. This recipe balances rich espresso flavor with cool peppermint and a creamy texture, offering a sophisticated winter cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Freshly Brewed Espresso, chilled
- 0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur (like Kahlua)
- 0.5 oz Peppermint Schnapps
- 0.5 oz Cream or Half-and-Half (for creaminess)
- Ice
- Crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings for rim and garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your martini glass by moistening the rim with a lime wedge or water, then gently press the rim into crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings. Set the glass aside.
- Combine the vodka, chilled espresso, coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and cream into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Seal the shaker tightly and shake hard for about 15 to 20 seconds until the shaker is very cold and a nice froth develops on top.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into your prepared martini glass.
- Garnish with a few coffee beans or a sprinkle of crushed peppermint on top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer, mocha flavor, substitute 0.25 oz of the cream with chocolate syrup before shaking.
- If you do not have peppermint schnapps, you can use 0.25 oz of peppermint extract mixed with simple syrup, adjusting the amount to taste.
- Always use freshly brewed espresso and chill it quickly; warm espresso will melt the ice too fast and dilute the drink.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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