Peppermint Espresso Martini
This festive cocktail will jumpstart your night with a jolt of caffeine and a splash of peppermint.
Ingredients
- 3 chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint pieces or crushed candy cane
- 2 ounces peppermint vodka like Smirnoff Peppermint
- 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur like Kahlúa
- 1 ounce espresso freshly brewed and cooled
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
Instructions
- Spread peppermint pieces on a plate.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring, until melted.
- Rim the glass with chocolate and immediately dip into the peppermint pieces.
- Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Vigorously shake. Pour into the martini glass.
Notes
- You can buy peppermint crunch in a bag or just crush up some candy canes.
- If you can't find peppermint vodka, use 1 1/2 ounces vodka and 1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps.
- If you don't have an espresso maker, use strong black coffee.
- Most espressos when shook vigorously will create a nice foam on the top of your cocktail. If you don't want a foam topping, shake carefully.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 19mgFiber: 6gSugar: 40g
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