It is Thirsty Thursday and I’m coming to you with THE drink you need in your hand all Christmas long. I’m sharing my recipe for my Peppermint Espresso Martini aka My Jingle Jangle Cocktail.
I fell in love with espresso martinis one time when I was out and needed a little pick me up so that I could rally with friends (home girl can’t hang like she used to). Espresso and vodka – I mean it’s the sophisticated version of a Four Loco.
Chocolate and peppermint give this traditional espresso martini some festive holiday flavors. And it looks really pretty too! Scroll down for my Peppermint Espresso Martini aka My Jingle Jangle Cocktail.
And if you love espresso martinis, wait til you try my Pumpkin Pie Espresso Martini.
Peppermint Espresso Martini – My Jingle Jangle Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 shots freshly brewed espresso or 1 cup dark roast coffee
- 2 shots Rumchata
- 2 shots Peppermint Vodka
- 1 1/2 tsp coffee liqueur
- Ice
- chocolate syrup
- crushed candy canes
Directions:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add to your cocktail shaker the espresso or coffee, Rumchata, vodka and coffee liqueur.
- Shake well so that it gets nice and frothy!
- On a plate, spread out the crushed peppermint.
- On a second plate, pour the chocolate syrup so that it fills the plate.
- Take your martini glass and dip in the chocolate syrup covering the rim.
- Then dip the chocolate syrup lined glass into the crushed candy canes.
- Pour the cocktail mixture into the martini glass.
- Enjoy!
Recipe makes about 2 martinis.
For more Christmas inspired drinks check out:
My gingerbread espresso martini
My Homemade Irish Cream
Dairy Free Chocolate Hazelnut Liqueur
And check out 16 of the best Christmas cookies and treats here!
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Peppermint Espresso Martini - My Jingle Jangle Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 shots freshly brewed espresso or 1 cup dark roast coffee
- 2 shots Rumchata
- 2 shots Peppermint Vodka
- 1 1/2 tsp coffee liqueur
- ice
- chocolate syrup
- crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add to your cocktail shaker the espresso or coffee, Rumchata, vodka and coffee liqueur.
- Shake well so that it gets nice and frothy!
- On a plate, spread out the crushed peppermint.
- On a second plate, pour the chocolate syrup so that it fills the plate.
- Take your martini glass and dip in the chocolate syrup covering the rim.
- Then dip the chocolate syrup lined glass into the crushed candy canes.
- Pour the cocktail mixture into the martini glass.
- Enjoy!








16 Comments
Susan Whited
November 28, 2022 at 8:16 amWhat a great holiday drink! So festive and looks delicious!
Sue
November 28, 2022 at 8:27 amThis sounds delicious!
Kirsten Smith
November 28, 2022 at 8:50 amLooks delicious!
LaRena Fry
November 28, 2022 at 2:52 pmOh my goodness, this sounds absolutely delicious.
Andrea Nine
December 2, 2022 at 4:25 pmMy kind of cocktail. YUMMO
Beverly
December 8, 2022 at 12:38 pmCongratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2022/12/decorated-blocks-and-thursday-favorite.html
Hugs,
Bev
Nicolle
December 9, 2022 at 6:15 amAhhh Bev thank you so much!!!
Cara
December 20, 2022 at 2:47 pmThank you for linking this recipe up with https://www.vintagestylegal.com/2022/12/whimsy-home-wednesday-no-8.html it looks and sounds delicious.
Nicolle
December 21, 2022 at 5:39 amCara I appreciate that more than you know! Thank you so much! Have a great holiday!
Meredith
December 20, 2022 at 11:55 pmHi, Nicolle! The hosts and I couldn’t stop thinking about this delicious-looking holiday martini! I’m excited to tell you this post is being featured in Whimsy Home Wednesday Link party this week! Thanks for joining us and I hope to see you at the party this week at 9a EST! Pinning! https://www.artsandclassy.com/whimsy-home-wednesday-no-9-edition/
Nicolle
December 21, 2022 at 5:39 amOh thank you so much Meredith! That means alot! I appreciate it! I hope you have a great holiday!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
December 12, 2023 at 9:47 amMy daughter would love this!! She loves espresso martinis. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!!
Rachel @ The Antiqued Journey
December 12, 2023 at 2:01 pmWoah!! This sounds SO tasty!! What a festive drink to have at holiday gatherings!! Thanks so much for sharing at Home Imagined this week! Merry Christmas!
Nicolle
December 13, 2023 at 7:04 amThank you Rachel!
Natasha Mairs
December 13, 2023 at 1:57 pmOh now this looks like a great Christmas drink. I will have to give this a try
Esme Slabbert
December 14, 2023 at 1:44 pmOh wow, this does look at sound A M A Z I N G
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