Kahlúa Peppermint Holiday Espresso Martini

peppermint espresso martini cocktail garnished with crushed peppermint candy

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Kahlúa Peppermint Holiday Espresso Martini

This holiday espresso martini will be the HIT of your next Christmas gathering! An easy 3-ingredient peppermint espresso martini cocktail garnished with crushed peppermint candy for a festive touch.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Keyword: adult-only, alcoholic, cocktail, crushed candy, easy, espresso, festive, festive drink, garnished, holiday, kahlua, martini, mixed drink, party food, peppermint, quick, sweet, versatile, vodka

Servings: 1 drink

Ingredients

▢ 1 ½ part Kahlúa mint mocha
▢ 1 part vodka
▢ 1 part fresh brewed espresso
▢ ice
▢ crushed peppermint candies, or crushed candy canes* (optional)

Instructions

In a cocktail shaker, combine Kahlúa, vodka, espresso and ice.
Shake well until the contents are very cold.
Garnish a martini glass with crushed peppermint candy or candy canes by dipping the rim in water and then into the crushed candy as desired.
Pour cocktail into the martini glass.

Recipe Notes

*If crushing your own candy canes, filter the crushed candy through a large strainer to remove the fine dust created when crushing.

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