Cocktails

Espresso Martini

Difficulty:

Easy

Servings:

Prep Time:

5 mins

Oh, goodness. A Baileys Espresso Martini – yes, you can use Baileys in an Espresso Martini! We guarantee you’ll love this recipe. An Espresso Martini is a classic cocktail made with freshly brewed espresso, Baileys, and a splash of vodka, delicious. Learn how to make an Espresso Martini at home and shake up your next cocktail party. So, grab a few friends and try taking your martinis to the next level. It all starts with Baileys and espresso!

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baileys coffee creme espresso martini being poured

Shopping List

2 oz Baileys Espresso Creme Liqueur
0.25 oz Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
0.25 oz Espresso
Garnish:
Three coffee beans

Allergies

Milk

Directions

STEP ONE

Grab your cocktail shaker, throw in some ice, then add everything but the coffee beans.

STEP TWO

Shake the cocktail really well! Shake, shake, shake!

STEP THREE

Strain into a martini glass – or your favourite cocktail glass – and gently add the three coffee beans on top. The coffee beans represent health, wealth, and happiness btw!

STEP FOUR

Cheers, sip, enjoy!

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About this Recipe

An Espresso martini cocktail is the ultimate dinner party cocktail and this Baileys Original Irish Cream version only ramps up the delectable indulgence. Made with freshly brewed espresso, or even super strong instant coffee, this recipe doesn’t need any fancy liqueurs to deliver on that coffee punch. Simply add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice, give it the (coffee) beans and pour into cocktail glasses.

Can you make an Espresso martini cocktail with instant coffee?

This Espresso martini cocktail recipe uses freshly brewed espresso, or even instant coffee if it’s all you’ve got!

How long to shake an Espresso martini cocktail?

Simply add all the ingredients to a shaker with ice, give it the (coffee) beans and pour.