Peppermint Espresso Martini Recipe (Quick with Cold Brew)
Inside: Shake up the holiday season with this Peppermint Espresso Martini, a festive cocktail with the velvety coffee and chocolate flavors of the classic, transformed for Christmas with a peppermint twist and made easy with cold brew!
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The holiday season means celebrating with a few scrumptious Christmas cocktails, and this festive twist on the classic espresso martini is divine. With its rich chocolatey flavor paired with refreshing peppermint, it’s sure to be your new favorite cocktail at holiday gatherings and Christmas parties this year!
Why You’ll Love This Holiday Martini Recipe.
This shortcut easy recipe is ideal for coffee lovers who want an espresso martini but without the hassle of using an espresso machine. The addition of peppermint transforms a regular espresso martini into a Christmas treat—kind of like an Andes Mint. And the cute peppermint rim dresses up this drink and lets you sip in holiday style!
See the details for my simple regular cold brew martini in the post “Easy Espresso Martini Cold Brew Recipe (No Espresso Required!)”
Simple Cocktail Ingredients for this Peppermint Espresso Martini Recipe.
- 2 oz Peppermint Vodka
- 1 oz Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
- 3 tbsp. Starbucks Cold Brew (or your favorite brand)*
- Chocolate chips to melt for the rim
- Candy canes or peppermint candies to crush for the rim
- Foaming agent (optional)
- Coffee beans for garnish
* I used the ready made Starbucks Cold Brew in the Vanilla Sweet Cream flavor from the refrigerated dairy section. If you use cold brew concentrate, you may want to use less if you want a less strong coffee flavor. Also, if you use an unsweetened version of cold brew, you may want to add a little simple syrup.
Step-by-Step Instructions for the Best Peppermint Espresso Martini.
Prepare the Glasses:
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and put the melted chocolate onto a small plate. Crush candy canes or peppermint candies in a ziploc bag with a rolling pin or hammer and place onto another small plate. Dip the rim of the glass first into the chocolate and then into the crushed candy canes.
Mix the Ingredients:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, and pour in 2 ounces of peppermint vodka, 1 ounce of coffee liqueur, 3 tablespoons of cold brew, and a few dashes of the foaming agent if desired.
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and frothy.
Serve the Martini:
Strain the mixture into a martini glass. To garnish, place three coffee beans on top of the foam. This tradition symbolizes health, wealth, and happiness—a perfect touch for the holidays!
Peppermint Espresso Martini Printable Recipe.
Peppermint Espresso Martini
Ingredients
- 2 oz Peppermint Vodka
- 1 oz Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
- 3 tbsp. Starbucks Cold Brew or your favorite brand*
- Chocolate chips to melt for the rim
- Candy canes or peppermint candies to crush for the rim
- Foaming agent optional
- Coffee beans for garnish
Instructions
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and put the melted chocolate onto a small plate. Crush peppermint candies in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin or hammer and place onto another small plate. Dip the rim of the glass first into the chocolate and then into the crushed candy canes.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, and pour in 2 ounces of peppermint vodka, 1 ounce of coffee liqueur, 3 tablespoons of cold brew, and a few dashes of cocktail foaming agent if desired.
- Secure lid and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and frothy.
- Strain the mixture into martini glasses. To garnish, place three coffee beans on top of the foam.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions.
This Christmas cocktail is more than just a drink. Its combination of mint, chocolate, and coffee flavors are like a dessert in a glass, making it the perfect after-dinner drink for the holidays.
And because the cold brew makes it so easy, this drink is a perfect cocktail for big batches if you’re hosting a crowd. I made a few ahead of time for my girlfriends Christmas party, stored them in a decanter, and shook the individual servings over ice before pouring in the martini glasses.
Let me know if you celebrate the season with one of these festive peppermint espresso martinis in the comments. Cheers!
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