Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of espresso, mint, and chocolate with this delightful Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini recipe. It’s a refreshing and decadent cocktail that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Vodka:
- 1 ounce
Kahlua or Coffee Liqueur:
- 1 1/2 ounces
Hot Espresso or Coffee:
- 1 1/2 ounces
Creamer of Choice:
- 1 1/2 ounces, dairy-free or regular
Cocoa or Cacao Powder:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Peppermint Extract:
- 1/4 teaspoon
Vanilla Extract:
- 1/4 teaspoon
Optional:
- Melted chocolate and crushed candy canes to rim your glass
Garnish:
- Cacao powder or chopped chocolate and coffee beans
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients – Prepare all the necessary ingredients and tools.
- Prepare your espresso or coffee – Measure out the vodka, Kahlua, cocoa powder, and flavor extracts. Rim martini glasses with crushed peppermint candy if desired.
- Add ingredients to cocktail shaker – Fill the shaker with ice, then add all ingredients, pouring the hot espresso last.
- Shake it up! – Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-30 seconds to create a foamy texture.
- Strain into a glass – Pour the mixture into a chilled glass, garnish as desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- For rimming the glass with melted chocolate and crushed candy canes, melt chocolate and dip the rim of the glass in it. Then dip the chocolate-covered rim into crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini, Cocktail, Holiday Drink, Espresso Martini Recipe
