Baileys Espresso Martini

An espresso martini with Baileys topped with grated chocolate.

5 from 8 votes

This Baileys espresso martini is the ideal cocktail for coffee lovers. Slightly sweet and slightly creamy, but still full of deep coffee flavour, this espresso martini with Baileys is quick and easy to make and it's loved by all who try it.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Alcoholic Drink

Cuisine: Worldwide

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 215kcal

Author: Jane Coupland

Ingredients

40 ml Espresso coffee freshly brewed using 15g ground espresso coffee
40 ml Baileys Irish Cream
20 ml Vodka
10 ml Coffee liqueur Tia Maria works really well

Instructions

Half fill a cocktail shaker with ice
Pour in the coffee, vodka, Baileys and coffee liqueur
Secure the lid and shake for 30-40 seconds until the drink is well-chilled
Strain into a cocktail glass and serve

Notes

Make sure your equipment (cocktail shaker, measurer and glass) are all scrupulously clean. The Irish Cream will curdle if it comes into contact with even a small trace of anything acidic such as lemon juice
Freshly brew your coffee (and add it to the shaker warm) for the best frothy top on this drink
Use plenty of ice - this espresso martini with Baileys is intended to be served well-chilled
Chill your glass for 15 minutes to ensure this drink is served ice-cold

Variations

Baileys espresso martini with vanilla vodka - in place of regular vodka
Espresso martini with Baileys and Kahlua - Tia maria is popular in the UK but perhaps less so elsewhere in the world. Kahlua is slightly sweeter and has a less pronounced coffee flavour than Tia Maria but works well in this Baileys cocktail
Baileys espresso martini without vodka - use rum in place of vodka for an even deeper flavour profile
Make it vegan by using Baileys Almande in place of classic Baileys Irish Cream
Try a Salted Caramel Baileys espresso martini by using Salted Caramel Baileys
Or opt for a Chocolate Baileys espresso martini using Baileys Chocolat Lux

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