Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys
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This Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys Irish Cream combines freshly brewed espresso with Baileys, coffee liqueur, and vodka for a smooth and flavorful drink. Topped with its layer of foam and a few espresso beans, it’s an easy dessert cocktail that’s perfect for any occasion.
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. Freshly brewed espresso is always best in an espresso martini. But if you don't have a machine, use a shot from a shop, cold brew coffee, or even instant espresso. Just make it strong!
Shake vigorously: It's an arm workout day! Shake the cocktail shaker hard for at least 15 seconds. This aerates your creamy espresso martini and creates the signature frothy layer on top.
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