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Baileys Espresso Martini Recipe

This Baileys Espresso Martini shakes vodka, Baileys Irish Cream, coffee liqueur, and fresh hot espresso into a rich coffee cocktail with a thick frothy head. A couple of espresso beans for garnish, and it’s ready to serve as a quick pick-me-up.
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An espresso martini in a ribbed coupe glass garnished with three coffee beans sits on a black hexagonal tiled surface next to a gold jigger.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes

Equipment

  • Espresso machine moka pot, or pod machine
  • cocktail shaker
  • Hawthorne strainer and fine mesh strainer
  • jigger
  • Coupe or martini glass

Ingredients

  • 1½ ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce Baileys Original Irish Cream
  • ½ ounce coffee liqueur
  • 1 ounce fresh hot espresso
  • Ice for shaking
  • Espresso beans for garnish

Instructions

  • Chill a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
  • Pull a fresh shot of espresso.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the vodka, Baileys, coffee liqueur, and hot espresso.
  • Shake hard for 15 to 20 seconds.
  • Double strain into the chilled glass and let the foam settle.
  • Garnish with three espresso beans.

Notes

  • To make two, double everything and shake in one tin with fresh ice.
  • For a drink that isn't as sweet, swap Kahlúa for Mr Black, a drier, more bitter coffee liqueur, or cut the Kahlúa to ¼ ounce.
Servings: 1 cocktail