Mix up some Dunkin’ cocktail recipes

Dunkin’ has released two holiday cocktail recipes that feature their Gingerbread and Peppermint Mocha Lattes.

Dunkin’ said the recipes were developed by Kassi Lugo, the company’s associate research and development technologist.

Coffee and alcohol together should really pack a punch to add flavor to your holiday celebrations.

Gingerbread Warmer

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 small hot Dunkin’ Gingerbread Latte
• 1 ounce vodka (plain or vanilla)
• 0.5 ounces coffee liqueur
• Whipped cream, cinnamon sugar and a cinnamon stick, for garnish

Directions:

1. Pour the latte into a mug. Add the vodka and liqueur and stir. Garnish.

Peppermint Mocha Espresso Martini

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 small iced Dunkin’ Peppermint Mocha Latte (for stronger espresso notes, order an Iced Peppermint Mocha Macchiato)\n
• 0.5 ounces vodka
• 0.5 ounces chocolate liqueur
• 0.5 ounces peppermint schnapps (optional)
• Crushed peppermint, for garnish

Directions:

1. Chill a martini glass.
2. Crush peppermint to use to garnish the rim.
3. Pour latte into shaker. Add vodka and liqueur, then shake for 10 seconds.
4. Wet the rim of the glass with water (or melted chocolate) and coat with crushed peppermint.
5. Strain and pour into glass.

Note: To make the drink without a cocktail shaker, use a mixing glass to mix the ingredients, then strain the ice.

— Deb Kiner/PennLive/Tribune News Service