We love ringing in the new year in style; and nothing makes you as festive and kiss-ready fresh as our New Year's Eve Creme de Menthe Coffee Martini. 

This coffee martini recipe has a minty fresh flavor that reminds us of our candy canes; and the coffee helps give us an extra boost of energy to help us make it to the ball drop. This is another Buzz Worthy NYE martini, a fresh, flavorful take on the classic we shared last year.

Ingredients

• 5 oz brewed VitaCup coffee
• 1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps
• 1/2 oz Kahlua Liquor
• White granulated sugar crystals
• Red granulated sugar crystals

Optional Toppings

• Whipped Cream
• Candy Cane

Directions

1. Brew VitaCup and allow to cool. 
2. Combine the red and white granulated sugar in a shallow bowl or plate
3. Rim a martini glass with the red and white granulated sugar
4. Combine coffee, Peppermint Schnapps, Kahlua, and ice in a shaker. 
5. Shake vigorously. 
6. Strain the chilled liquor mix into the sugar-rimmed martini glass
7. Top with whipped cream and garnish with a candy cane
8. Enjoy responsibly.

A perfect way to use up the candy canes before your resolution gets here. This tasty coffee drink will make sure your New Year gets off to a great start!