Peppermint Espresso Martinis (2024)

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by Mary December 5, 2023

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Packed with espresso, Kahlua, cream and mint, these Peppermint Espresso Martinis are the perfect festive drink to enjoy all winter long! Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply indulging in a nightcap, this sophisticated co*cktail is sure to elevate your evening.

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What Makes This Recipe Great

Peppermint mocha coffee is my favorite flavor, so I get super excited whenever this holiday season rolls around and it’s back at Starbucks! Espresso martinis also happen to be my favorite co*cktail, so I figured…what could be better than a combo of the two?! The peppermint extract adds the perfect festive twist to this classic co*cktail. It is the perfect after-dinner drink for this time of year!

These peppermint espresso martinis are so easy to make and they are so incredibly delicious! This sophisticated and invigorating co*cktail combines the richness of espresso with the cool, refreshing taste of peppermint, resulting in a drink that is not only visually appealing but also a treat for the taste buds. They have a fun candy cane chocolate rim and are the perfect drink to serve at all of your holiday gatherings. They are sure to be a hit and will get everyone in the holiday spirit!

Recipe Highlights

Delicious festive co*cktail
Easy to make using a handful of simple ingredients
Fool-proof recipe
Fun twist on a traditional espresso martini
Great for holiday parties or Christmas Eve
Perfect co*cktail for coffee lovers
Gluten free with dairy free option

Ingredient Notes

Vodka: Make sure to look for gluten free vodka if you have Celiac or a gluten intolerance. My favorite is Tito’s Vodka, which is distilled from corn, or Ciroc, which is made from grapes! Smirnoff Peppermint Vodka would also be a great minty option and happens to be gluten free and Kosher!

Kahlua: Any coffee liqueur will work here.

Espresso: I personally don’t have an espresso maker or an espresso machine, so I buy strong cold brew coffee to use in this recipe. If you do brew fresh espresso, make sure to hot espresso cool to room temperature. Each co*cktail has exactly one shot of espresso (1.5 oz espresso).

Half & Half: If you need a dairy free option, use Nutpods creamer or Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer (which is almond milk based)! Bailey’s Irish Cream would also be a fun addition to use instead of half & half!

Peppermint extract: A little goes a long way with this stuff – you only need a couple of drops!

Chocolate syrup: I like to use Hershey’s Simply 5 syrup which has minimal ingredients and no high fructose corn syrup. It is also gluten free. Any chocolate sauce will work.

Candy Canes: Yum Earth makes great allergen-friendly candy canes without the use of artificial colorings or dyes! Really any peppermint candies will work here. I added the candy canes to a plastic bag and crushed them using a meat mallet.

How To Make The Best Peppermint Espresso Martinis

Step 1: Dip the rim of 2 martini glasses in some chocolate syrup to coat.

Step 2: Add the mini candy cane pieces to a small place. Dip the rim of your martini glass in the crushed candy to coat the rim and set aside. Repeat dipping the 2nd rim of your glass in the crushed candy canes.

Step 3: Fill a co*cktail shaker halfway with ice.

Step 4: Add the vodka.

Mary’s Tips & Tricks

Making a large batch: If you’re hosting a party and want to make a pitcher of this festive martini, simply hit “print recipe” on the recipe card below and change the quantity to 12!

Dairy Free: These can easily be made dairy free by omitting the half & half and using dairy free creamer instead.

Sweetness: If you prefer for these to be on the sweeter side, feel free to add 1 oz simple syrup or 1 oz maple syrup before shaking. I personally think they have the perfect amount of sweetness as-is.

Mocha flavor: To turn this into a peppermint mocha espresso martini, simply add 2 tsp chocolate syrup to the shaker with everything else.

Frothy top: If you want a frothy top on your martini, shake it for 60-90 seconds! The longer you shake, the more froth it will have.

Recipe FAQ’s

How do you spruce up a peppermint espresso martini?

Feel free to switch up the type of alcohol used – this would also be delicious with a flavored vodka or dark rum or tequila! You can also switch up the candy cane rim and use fun Christmas sprinkles instead.

Is vodka gluten free?

Some will say that all distilled liquor is gluten free – even those made from wheat, barely and rye. I, however, tend to stick to GF vodka like Titos, or rum or tequila! As of right now, some other gluten free brands of vodka (in addition to Tito’s) are: Ciroc, Grey Goose, Chopin, Absolut, Stoli, Belvedere, and Deep Eddy.

More Gluten Free co*cktails

Mistletoe Martini

Dairy Free Eggnog

Pomegranate Paloma

Skinny Spicy Margarita

Blackberry Mojito

Pina Colada

Classic Espresso Martini

Fall Margaritas

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Peppermint Espresso Martinis

Yield: 2 martinis

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

This delicious peppermint espresso martini recipe is the perfect festive co*cktail to serve for all of your holiday gatherings! It is made with a few simple ingredients and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

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Ingredients

▢ 4 oz vodka, can use vanilla vodka if desired – make sure to look for gluten free if needed.
▢ 2 oz Kahlua , or coffee liquor
▢ 3 oz fresh brewed espresso, cooled, or strong cold brew coffee
▢ 2 oz half & half, use Nutpods or Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer for dairy free
▢ ¼ tsp peppermint extract

Chocolate Peppermint Rims & Garnish

▢ Chocolate syrup
▢ Candy canes, crushed
▢ 6 espresso beans

Equipment

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co*cktail shaker
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martini glasses

Instructions

Dip the rim of 2 martini glasses in some chocolate syrup to coat, then dip them in the crushed candy canes.
Fill a shaker halfway with ice. Add the vodka, kahlua, espresso, cream, and peppermint extract. Shake well for 60 seconds.
Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 glasses and top with 3 espresso beans.Cheers!

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Notes

Mocha: To add mocha flavor, add 2 tsp chocolate syrup to the shaker with everything else.

Nutrition facts do not include the chocolate peppermint rim.

Dairy Free: To make these dairy free, use original or peppermint mocha flavored Nutpods creamer, or the Califia Farms Peppermint Mocha creamer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1martini, Calories: 295kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 27mg, Potassium: 103mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 100IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 36mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Course: beverages, co*cktails

Cuisine: American

Calories: 295

Author: Mary Smith

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Peppermint Espresso Martinis (2024)

What Makes This Recipe Great

Recipe Highlights

Ingredient Notes

How To Make The Best Peppermint Espresso Martinis

Mary’s Tips & Tricks

Recipe FAQ’s

More Gluten Free co*cktails

Peppermint Espresso Martinis

Ingredients

Chocolate Peppermint Rims & Garnish

Equipment

Instructions

Video

Notes

Nutrition

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