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a creamy espresso martini with Baileys on a tray of coffee beans.
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Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys

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This Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys is richer and a bit sweeter than the classic. Enjoy it as an after dinner or afternoon cocktail.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: British
Servings: 1
Calories: 292kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounce vodka
  • 1 shot strong espresso about 1 to 1.5 ounce, slightly cooled (to avoid burns)
  • 1.0 ounce coffee liqueur
  • 1.0 ounce Baileys Irish Cream
  • 2 dashes chocolate bitters optional
  • 3 coffee beans for garnish

Instructions

Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys

  • Put all of the ingredients except for the coffee beans into your cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake for 5 to 10 seconds to chill.
    1.5 ounce vodka, 1 shot strong espresso, 1.0 ounce coffee liqueur, 1.0 ounce Baileys Irish Cream, 2 dashes chocolate bitters
  • Strain out the ice. Then add your espresso martini back to your cocktail shaker without ice and shake for 20 to 30 seconds until it is foamy.
  • Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with the traditional three coffee beans. Serve immediately.
    3 coffee beans

Notes

Purists say that espresso martinis must be made with freshly-pulled hot espresso, but I'm here to dispute that. If you don't have a machine, use a shot from a shop, cold brew coffee, or even instant espresso. Just make it strong!
For fun, add a dash of chocolate bitters to your Baileys espresso martini.

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg