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A peppermint mocha espresso martini in a red stemmed coupe glass garnished with three coffee beans sits on a marble coaster.
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Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini

This peppermint mocha espresso martini is what Christmas cocktail dreams are made of! Bold espresso is combined with vodka, coffee liqueur, chocolate syrup and a homemade peppermint simple syrup that results in a creamy, dreamy coffee cocktail that’ll have you finding reasons to celebrate all year long!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Cocktails, Espresso Martini Recipe, Peppermint Mocha
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Amanda Gajdosik

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
  • Cocktail strainer or fine mesh sieve
  • Martini or coupe glass

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 2 ounces espresso
  • 1 ounce coffee liqueur
  • ½ ounce peppermint simple syrup
  • ½ ounce chocolate syrup
  • crushed candy canes, to garnish
  • 3 whole coffee beans, to garnish

Instructions

  • Add a generous handful of ice to a cocktail shaker or glass mason jar. Add in 2 ounces of vodka, 2 ounces freshly brewed espresso, 1 ounce coffee liqueur, and ½ ounce of peppermint syrup and chocolate syrup.
  • Put lid on shaker (or on jar) and shake espresso martini for 20 – 30 seconds, or until shaker is very cold and “iced over.”
  • Immediately strain into serving glass and top with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes and 3 whole coffee beans.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Use white chocolate sauce in place of the regular chocolate sauce to create a peppermint white chocolate mocha espresso martini!

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg