Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz freshly brewed and cooled espresso
- 4 oz vodka
- 2 oz peppermint liqueur
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Crushed peppermint candy bits (for garnish)
- 3 coffee beans (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rim martini glasses with crushed candy canes.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add cooled espresso, vodka, peppermint liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously to create a frothy texture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared martini glasses.
- Garnish with coffee beans and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Ensure espresso is cooled before mixing to prevent dilution.
Try different brands of peppermint liqueur for varied flavors.
Can substitute vanilla vodka for a sweeter taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0