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The holiday season would not be complete without a festive cocktail to enjoy! This Peppermint Espresso Martini is a fun, festive twist on a classic martini. I know you and your holiday guests will love it.
A classic Espresso Martini is one of my favorite cocktails that is perfect for any time of the year, but I find myself sipping on them the most around the holiday season. While I’ve made a Tequila Espresso-Orange Martini last year, I thought we could use a fun, holiday twist with this Peppermint Espresso Martini!
Ingredients:
- Vodka
- Kahlua
- Simple Syrup
- Hot Espresso
Step-by-Step:
step one: Rim the Glasses
To start, prepare the glasses. Add simple syrup to a shallow plate. Add crushed peppermint to a separate plate. Dip the edge of the glass in the simple syrup to coat the rim then gently press the peppermint onto the rim. Repeat with the second glass and set aside.
Step two: shake the Martini
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, Peppermint Mocha Kahlua, simple syrup and hot espresso. Close, seal and shake until very cold (at least 20 seconds).
step three: Strain and Serve
Place the strainer on top of the shaker and pour the contents through a sieve (optional) directly into the prepared glasses.
Recipe FAQs:
Yes! The heat combined with the other ingredients in the cold shaker helps to create the foam! The strainer and the sieve additionally help to create a rich, smooth, froth without any pieces of ice.
Yes! At a minimum, shake the martini for 20 seconds to further ensure it is nice and foamy.
While not a must, pouring the martini through a sieve does help to make this extra frothy without any ice chips.
I hope you enjoy this Peppermint Espresso Martini all holiday season long! Comment below once you’ve tried it!
For more holiday cocktails, try these!
Batched Sparkling Elderflower Negronis
Peppermint Espresso Martini
Ingredients
For the Glass Rimming:
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup
- Crushed peppermint, for rimming the glass (optional)
For the Martinis:
- 3 oz vodka (or 2 "big jiggers" full, I use Titos)
- 1 oz Pepperment Mocha Kahlua (1 "small jigger" full)
- 1 oz simple syrup (1 "small jigger" full)
- 1.5 oz large hot espresso (1 "big jiggers" full, see note for why it needs to be hot!)
Instructions
Prep the Glasses:
- To start, prepare the glasses. Add simple syrup to a shallow plate. Add crushed peppermint to a separate plate. Dip the edge of the glass in the simple syrup to coat the rim then gently press the peppermint onto the rim. Repeat with the second glass and set aside.
Make the Martini:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, Peppermint Mocha Kahlua, simple syrup and hot espresso. Close, seal, and shake until very cold (at least 20 seconds).
- Place the strainer on top of the shaker and pour the contents through a sieve (optional) directly into the prepared glasses.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi!! Where in Dallas did you find the peppermint mocha Kahlua? I’ve been looking everywhere and can’t seem to find it.
Thanks!!!
Total Wine and More usually has a good selection!
Where do you find the Peppermint Mocca Kahlua? Doesn’t seem to be carried at the local liquor stores like Total Wines and Spec’s.
Thank you!
If you can’t find the Kahlua brand- try Borgata Chocolate & Peppermint Liqueur!
Can I omit the simple syrup?