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Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1.5 ounce vodka
  • 1 hot 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
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with the traditional three coffee beans. Serve immediately.

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 Information

Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.