Description
Baileys espresso martini balances Irish cream, vodka, and coffee liqueur in a luxurious cocktail. Smooth flavors meld perfectly for a rich, sophisticated drink you’ll savor during evening celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 oz (30 ml) vodka
- ½ oz (15 ml) coffee liqueur (like Kahlua)
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly brewed espresso (or strong coffee), cooled
- ice cubes
- coffee beans (optional)
Instructions
- Espresso Preparation: Brew espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature, releasing its full aromatic profile.
- Glass Chilling: Refrigerate martini glass to create a frosty, sleek serving surface.
- Ingredient Fusion: Fill cocktail shaker with ice, then combine cooled espresso, Baileys, vodka, and coffee liqueur in a smooth, calculated pour.
- Cocktail Emulsification: Seal shaker and execute a dynamic, rhythmic shake for 15-20 seconds, transforming ingredients into a silky, unified mixture with a luxurious foam.
- Elegant Presentation: Strain cocktail into chilled martini glass, allowing liquid to flow gracefully, then crown with three carefully placed coffee beans representing traditional Italian symbolism of prosperity.
- Immediate Enjoyment: Serve promptly, capturing the drink’s optimal temperature and textural sophistication, inviting an immediate sensory experience.
Notes
- Espresso Temperature Matters: Allow espresso to cool to room temperature to prevent dilution and maintain the cocktail’s intense flavor profile.
- Freeze Glass for Frosty Finish: Chilling the martini glass beforehand ensures the drink stays crisp and maintains its ideal serving temperature longer.
- Shake with Precision: Vigorously shake for exactly 15-20 seconds to create the perfect foam and thoroughly blend the ingredients without over-diluting.
- Garnish Symbolically: Use exactly three coffee beans as a traditional Italian garnish, representing health, wealth, and happiness while adding visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg