Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys
A creamy Baileys espresso martini with vodka, Kahlúa, cooled espresso, half-and-half, and a frothy dark-chocolate rim. This easy cocktail makes two drinks in about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 drinks 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cocktail
- 2 ounces Ketel One vodka
- 1 1/2 ounces Baileys Irish Cream liqueur
- 1 1/2 ounces Kahlúa coffee liqueur
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce half-and-half
- 1/2 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee (cooled to room temperature)
For Garnish
- 1 ounce dark chocolate (finely grated, for garnish)
- 6 whole coffee beans (for garnish)
Instructions
- Grate the Chocolate Use a microplane grater to finely grate the dark chocolate onto a small saucer.
- Rim the Glasses Lightly brush the rims of two cocktail glasses with simple syrup, then dip the rims into the chocolate shavings until they adhere.
- Fill the Shaker Combine the vodka, Baileys Irish Cream liqueur, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, simple syrup, half-and-half, and cooled espresso in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake and Serve Secure the lid and shake hard until very cold and frothy, about 20 seconds. Strain into the prepared glasses, garnish with additional chocolate shavings and 3 coffee beans per glass, and serve immediately.
Notes
Cool the espresso to room temperature before shaking. Use a thin coat of simple syrup on the glass rims. Shake hard for about 20 seconds and serve immediately for the best froth.
Nutrition
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 29
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5
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