Description
Smooth Irish whiskey meets bold espresso in this Baileys Espresso Martini, creating a luxurious cocktail that dances between rich coffee intensity and creamy liqueur. Coffee enthusiasts and cocktail lovers will crave this elegant drink that promises a sophisticated evening sip with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquor:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) vodka
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) coffee liqueur (like Kahlua)
Coffee:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) freshly brewed espresso (or strong coffee), cooled
Garnish and Additional Ingredient:
- Ice cubes
- Coffee beans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare freshly brewed espresso and allow it to reach room temperature, releasing its robust aromatic essence.
- Chill a martini glass in the freezer to create an optimal serving vessel with a frosty exterior.
- Load a cocktail shaker generously with ice cubes, creating a robust cooling environment for the cocktail components.
- Carefully pour the cooled espresso, smooth Baileys, crisp vodka, and rich coffee liqueur into the ice-filled shaker.
- Seal the shaker firmly and execute a vigorous, rhythmic shaking motion for approximately 15-20 seconds, ensuring ingredients blend harmoniously and develop a luxurious, frothy texture.
- Position a strainer atop the shaker and elegantly pour the cocktail into the pre-chilled martini glass, allowing the liquid to cascade smoothly without ice fragments.
- For an authentic presentation, delicately float three coffee beans on the cocktail’s surface, symbolizing health, wealth, and happiness in traditional Italian espresso culture.
- Serve the martini immediately, capturing its peak temperature and textural perfection, inviting immediate enjoyment of this sophisticated libation.
Notes
- Chill your martini glass beforehand by placing it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to keep the cocktail frosty and refreshing.
- Use freshly brewed espresso at room temperature to enhance the coffee flavor and prevent diluting the drink with hot liquid.
- Shake the cocktail vigorously to create a creamy, frothy texture that transforms the drink’s overall mouthfeel and appearance.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Baileys with a non-dairy coffee liqueur or vegan cream alternative to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg