Peppermint Espresso Martini Recipe | Happy healthy eating

this is cold Peppermint Espresso Martini Deliciously smooth and a great way to start the holiday season. With the dark chocolate-peppermint rim every sip will feel so fancy and festive!

If you're into a more classic holiday cocktail, mine Smooth Espresso Martini Delivers the same punch without a cool peppermint flavor.

Why You'll Love This Peppermint Espresso Martini

This shaken peppermint espresso martini easily goes from a party-of-one to a holiday gathering.

• party of one This recipe makes a single serving, perfect if you only want to have one drink.
• Beginner-friendly. Rim the glasses, shake the cocktail, serve and garnish!
• Great for the holidays. Baileys, peppermint oil and powdered peppermint candy have an underrated flavor profile.
• Preparation ahead. You don't need to have cocktails after your guests arrive. Prepare several in advance and serve in a pitcher.

What you will need

Mild peppermint oil rounds out the bitterness of the coffee and the sharpness of the vodka. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient amounts.

For the espresso martini

• Espresso – Add your favorites.
• Bailey's Irish Cream – It adds creamy richness.
• Vodka – Use plain vodka, not flavored.
• coffee liquor- I added Caffe del Fuego, but Kahlua is another very popular brand.
• simple syrup- You can also use honey, agave nectar or maple syrup.
• Peppermint Oil- Feel free to use extracts. Make sure it's food-grade.
• ice – I like small ice cubes.
• coffee beans- They are an optional garnish that adds aroma and a subtle bitterness.

for rimes

• Dark Chocolate Chips- Go for semi-sweet, milk, or white chocolate if you have it on hand.
• Peppermint Candy – Red and green colors have an amazing Christmas vibe.

How to Make a Peppermint Espresso Martini

Mint rims add a colorful and spicy holiday wow-factor to this simple cocktail. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Prepare the rim. Add peppermint candy to a plate. Set it aside. In a separate bowl, microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals until melted. Dip the rims of the cocktail glasses into the melted chocolate and then into the peppermint candy. Turn the glasses right side out and chill the glasses in the refrigerator until set.
• shake Pour espresso, Baileys, vodka, coffee liqueur, simple syrup, peppermint oil and ice into a cocktail shaker. Secure the lid and shake the cocktail shaker until frosty.
• serve Strain the cocktail into a coupe glass. Garnish with coffee beans. Enjoy!

Tips and variations

Turn this peppermint espresso martini into a party by serving it in a pitcher, with cinnamon sticks and crushed cookies to garnish.

• More toppings. Candied orange peel, finely chopped chocolate and crushed gingerbread cookies are topping options if you want to add more flavor.
• Freeze it. Add all cocktail ingredients to blender. Process until nice and frosty like a slush. Serve and enjoy.
• the dust Once served, dust the cocktails with some cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin spice for the perfect sip.
• Use a pitcher. It's perfect if you've got large gatherings. Rim the glasses as usual and place them on the table. Make as many batches as the recipe calls for and pour into a pitcher. Let everyone pour their own drink.
• Skip the shaker. If you don't have a shaker, pour the ingredients into a large serving glass and use a stirrer or spoon to gently mix together until well combined.
• Use stirrers. A cinnamon stick or small candy cane can make cocktails look extra cute when used as a stirrer.

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