Does the espresso have to be hot or cold?

Use hot, freshly brewed espresso. Hot espresso creates more frothy foam when it is shaken.

How do you store leftover peppermint syrup?

Store leftover peppermint syrup in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 1 to 2 weeks.

What are some other ways to use up leftover syrup?

If you have extra peppermint syrup , you can use it to make a bunch of other drinks including peppermint lattes and peppermint mocha hot chocolate. See the full peppermint syrup recipe for more ideas.

Can I use a store bought peppermint syrup?

Yes, you can use store bought peppermint syrup , but it may give the drink a more artificial flavor. You also may need to adjust the amount of syrup added as some syrups are stronger than others.

Peppermint Espresso Martini - The Littlest Crumb

Description

This peppermint espresso martini is the perfect cocktail to serve during the holiday season! Made with a homemade candy cane simple syrup, this is a creamy espresso martini that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Peppermint Simple Syrup:
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ cup candy canes, crushed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar

Peppermint Espresso Martini:
- 3 oz Kahlua
- 2 oz peppermint simple syrup
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz heavy cream
- 1 oz espresso, freshly brewed

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Instructions

Make the peppermint simple syrup. Add the water, candy canes and granulated sugar to a saucepan and heat over medium to high heat. Continue to heat for 5 to 8 minutes as the candy canes melt, stirring occasionally. If the syrup begins to boil, reduce the temperature.
Once the candy canes have fully melted and the syrup is smooth, remove it from the stovetop. Let it cool to room temperature.
Make the peppermint espresso martini. Add the Kahlua, peppermint simple syrup, vodka, and heavy cream to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add in the espresso and shake immediately for 10 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosted. Strain and serve.

Notes

Adjusting the sweetness: This is quite a sweet dessert espresso martini. If you don’t like sweet drinks, decrease the amount of peppermint syrup by half. You can also double the amount of vodka and/or espresso.
Storing leftover peppermint syrup: Store in a glass airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 to 2 weeks. For ideas on how to use extra peppermint syrup, see the full peppermint syrup recipe.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Cocktails
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 martini
Calories: 396
Sugar: 56g
Sodium: 16mg
Fat: 5.6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.6g
Trans Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 67g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 17mg