Peppermint Espresso Martini

When the Peppermint Mocha meets her one true love: Vodka. The Peppermint Espresso Martini is a classic opposites attract kind of love story, with bitter coffee and sweet peppermint mixing in harmony with a splash of vodka, all dressed up for the holidays in a chocolate peppermint rim.

No holiday rom com would be complete without a big dramatic gathering of kooky characters, so when all your people gather around this holiday season, mix up a batch of Peppermint Espresso Martinis that even the mother-in-law can’t find fault with. Cheers and Happy Holidays!

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Mix a Peppermint Espresso Martini With Me

1. Add the vodka, cold brew, coffee liqueur, and peppermint extract to a blender with ice.
2. Blend until frothy.
3. Rim your coupe glasses with melted chocolate, then dip the chocolate rim in crushed candy canes.
4. Strain the peppermint espresso martini into the rimmed coupe glasses and enjoy!

Peppermint Espresso Martini Fountain, serves approx. 16

For an even bigger gathering and the biggest wow-factor ever, double the above recipe and serve it in your brand new cocktail fountain! See how fun this is?!

Ingredients

• 3 cups vanilla vodka
• 2 cups espresso or cold brew concentrate
  Note: fresh espresso will hold its froth best
• 1½ cups coffee liqueur
• ¾ cup peppermint syrup
  OR 1–2 tsps peppermint extract + ¾ cup maple syrup

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or sealable container and stir until fully mixed. Seal and place in the freezer to chill for about 2 hours (freezer-door cocktails, obviously).
2. When ready to serve, transfer the mixture to a blender and blend briefly to aerate if you’d like a light espresso martini–style foam.
3. Pour into a drink fountain or punch bowl. Rim each glass with a little melted chocolate or syrup and crushed candy cane, then let guests serve themselves.