Peppermint Espresso Martini
Round out your holiday festivities with this delicious peppermint espresso martini. Made with freshly brewed espresso, vodka, kahlua and peppermint schnapps, it's the perfect Christmas nightcap.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 3 oz espresso
- 2 oz vodka
- 2 oz Kahlúa
- 1 oz peppermint schnapps
- 1 candy cane
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- Freshly brew 3 ounces of espresso. Microwave 2 tablespoons of chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Meanwhile, crush candy canes into fine crumbs and place on a small plate.
- Use a knife or small rubber spatula to coat the rim of the martini glass with melted chocolate. Roll the rim of the martini glass in the crushed candy cane until fully coated.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in espresso, vodka, Kahlúa and peppermint schnapps. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass and enjoy.