Holiday Sugar Cookie Espresso Martini

This Holiday Sugar Cookie Espresso Martini is your new favorite party trick: strong Java Momma Holiday Sugar Cookie Coffee, vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, and a touch of sweetness, shaken until frothy and poured into a sugar-rimmed glass. It’s dessert and cocktail in one very festive sip.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa), or more to taste
• 1 1/2 oz strongly brewed Java Momma Holiday Sugar Cookie Coffee, cooled
• 1/2–3/4 oz simple syrup or sugar cookie syrup, to taste
• Ice, for shaking
• Sugar or crushed sugar cookies, for rimming the glass
• Mini sugar cookie, for garnish (optional)

How to Make a Holiday Sugar Cookie Espresso Martini

1. Prep the glass. Lightly rim the edge of a chilled martini or coupe glass with simple syrup, then dip it into sugar or crushed sugar cookies. Set aside.
2. Brew the coffee. Brew Holiday Sugar Cookie Coffee nice and strong, then let it cool completely. You can chill it in the fridge or briefly over ice.
3. Shake the cocktail. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, cooled Holiday Sugar Cookie Coffee, and simple syrup.
4. Shake until frothy. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds until the shaker is very cold and the drink is frothy on top.
5. Strain and garnish. Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a mini sugar cookie on the rim or a few coffee beans on top, if you like.

Tips & Variations

• Batch for a crowd: Multiply everything by 4–6 and stir in a pitcher with ice, then shake individual portions to order.
• Sweeter, dessert-style: Use Irish cream instead of some of the vodka for a creamier drink.
• Dial in the sugar cookie flavor: Swap simple syrup for a homemade sugar cookie syrup using brown sugar, vanilla, and a drop of almond extract.
• Pairing idea: Serve alongside Holiday Sugar Cookie Tiramisu Cups or a plate of classic sugar cookies.