Description
A delightful cocktail combining rich espresso with refreshing peppermint, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ounce fresh brewed espresso
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce peppermint schnapps
- ½ ounce cream or milk
- Fresh mint leaves or crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
- Chocolate syrup (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Brew your fresh espresso and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a shaker, combine the espresso, vodka, peppermint schnapps, and cream or milk.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or crushed peppermint candies, and optionally drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass.
- Sip slowly and enjoy your creation!
Notes
Serve chilled and consider preparing a large batch for gatherings. Shake before serving for a frothy finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cocktail, peppermint, espresso, holiday drink, festive cocktail