Mint Espresso Martini Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

This is ice cold Mint Espresso Martini Very smooth and a great way to start the holidays. Every bite will feel super gorgeous and festive with the dark chocolate mint rim!

If you prefer a more classic holiday cocktail, my Smooth Concentrated Martini Offers the same punch but without the cool mint flavor.

Why you'll love this Mint Espresso Martini

This shaken mint espresso martini easily transforms from a solo party to a holiday gathering.

• A party of one. This recipe is one serving, which is perfect if you just want a drink.
• Suitable for beginners. Cap the rim of the glass, shake the cocktail, serve, and garnish!
• Perfect for the holidays. The flavors of Baileys, peppermint oil and crushed mints are underrated.
• Be prepared in advance. You don't need to prepare cocktails as soon as your guests arrive. Prepare a lot of things ahead of time and pack them in pitchers.

what do you need

Full-bodied peppermint oil rounds out the bittersweetness of the coffee and the spiciness of the vodka. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient quantities.

Espresso Martini

• Espresso – Add your favorite.
• Baileys Irish Cream – It adds richness to the cream.
• Vodka – Use plain vodka, not flavored vodka.
• Coffee wine—— 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– Feel free to use the extracts. Make sure it's food grade.
• ice – I prefer smaller ice cubes.
• coffee beans—— These are an optional garnish that add aroma and a slight bitter taste.

For rims

• Dark chocolate chips – Choose semisweet, milk, or white chocolate if you have what you have on hand.
• mints—— The red and green ones also have an amazing Christmas feel.

How to Make a Mint Espresso Martini

A minty rim adds a colorful and spicy holiday surprise to this simple cocktail. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.

• Prepare rims. Place mints on a plate. Set it aside. In another bowl, microwave chocolate in 30-second intervals until melted. Dip the rim of a cocktail glass into the melted chocolate, then into the mint. Turn the glass right side up and place it in the refrigerator to cool until set.
• Shake it. Pour espresso, Baileys, vodka, coffee liquor, simple syrup, peppermint oil and ice into a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake until the cocktail shaker is frosted.
• Serve. Strain cocktail into coupe glass. Garnish with coffee beans. enjoy!

Tips and variations

Serve this mint espresso martini in a pitcher and garnish with a cinnamon stick and crushed cookies to turn it into a party.

• More ingredients. If you want to add more flavor, candied orange peel, chopped chocolate, and crushed gingerbread are all great topping options.
• Let it frost. Add all cocktail ingredients to a blender. Process until fine, frosty, and like puree. Serve and enjoy.
• Dust. When serving, sprinkle the cocktail with a little cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice for the perfect finish.
• Use a water pitcher. This is perfect if you have a large gathering. Rim the glasses as usual and place them on the table. Make as much recipe as needed and pour it into the pitcher. Let everyone pour their own drinks.
• Skip the shaker. If you don't have a shaker, pour the ingredients into a large glass and use a whisk or spoon to gently mix them together until well combined.
• Use a blender. Cinnamon sticks or small candy canes can make cocktails look extra pretty when used as a stirrer.

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