Baileys Espresso Martini

5 from 10 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 is 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): The best frothy top will be achieved.
Use plenty of ice: This espresso martini with Baileys is intended to be served well-chilled.
Chill your glass for 15 minutes: A hilled glass helps ensureyour 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.
Creamy espresso martini without vodka: Make a it with rum instead!
Make it vegan by using Baileys Almande in place of classic Baileys Irish Cream.
Salted Caramel Baileys espresso martini: Use Salted caramel Baileys.
Chocolate Baileys espresso martini: Use Baileys Chocolat Lux.
Non-alcoholic creamy espresso martini: Make a caffé shakerato and add in 15ml single cream.

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