This rich and creamy Espresso Martini is a simple 3-ingredient cocktail perfect for brunch! It goes well with breakfast and brunch. It’s a creamy twist on the classic espresso martini and it tastes like sweet and creamy spiked coffee!! The high foamy decor and luxury make it perfect for holiday entertaining!
Some of our favorite holiday brunch signature cocktails include; this Cranberry Gin Cocktail, or this Vodka Sunrise are both simple and great drinks to show off.
I love making this Creamy Espresso Martini Recipe for brunch parties. It’s a fun way to combine coffee and a cocktail! I personally love the creaminess and sweetness of Bailey’s in a drink paired with savory brunch dishes (like the Breakfast Slider) over a traditional espresso martini. These cocktails are so easy to make that you can always give your guests a choice!
Jump to:
Recipe Highlights
- A luxurious and creamy cocktail, perfect for a brunch treat or a dessert drink.
- Only three ingredients!!!
- It’s so easy to make tourists by flying!
Ingredients notes
- Espresso: Use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor. If you don’t have an espresso machine, strong roasted coffee works as a substitute, but the foam won’t be as strong.
- Vodka: Neutral vodka works best, but vanilla or coffee-flavored vodka can also be used.
- Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur : The star of the show, Baileys brings creaminess and sweetness all in one.
How to Make a Creamy Espresso Martini
- Step 1: Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
- Step 3: Pour into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Step 4: Top with espresso beans and serve immediately.
Tips for making the best Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys
- Using cold espresso and vodka ensures that your drink is cold without being too diluted with ice. At least chill your martini glasses by putting ice on them. Drain and strain before pouring into a shaken cocktail.
- Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for 15-20 seconds to create the perfect espresso martini.
- If you like a sweet cocktail add simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. For more coffee flavor add a coffee liqueur such as Kahlua.
- Add coffee beans, grated chocolate, or even caramel syrup to your espresso martinis for a nice and elegant garnish.
Recipe Variations
- Use a plant-based Irish cream such as Baileys Almande for a dairy-free option.
- Add a spoonful of chocolate syrup to the shaker before mixing the chocolate mocha espresso martini.
- Add a pinch of sea salt and a caramel drizzle for a sweet and salty martini.
Recipe Modification
- By pinching instead with 2 oz of strong roasted coffee, cold coffee, or cold brew.
- Try other cream liqueurs like RumChata instead of Bailey’s for different flavor profiles.
- You can too replace vodka with gin with a gin espresso martini.
How to cook
Creamy Espresso Martini
This rich and creamy Espresso Martini is a simple 3-ingredient cocktail perfect for brunch! It pairs well with breakfast and brunch as it tastes like a sweet and creamy spiked coffee!
Ingredients
- 2 oz freshly brewed espresso it’s cool
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1.5 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- Ice cubes
- Optional garnish: coffee beans
Instructions
Frost a martini glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside.
Combine espresso, vodka, and Baileys in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to make a frothy foam.
Pour off the ice water and keep the martini glass dry.
Pour the cocktail into a glass and garnish with 3 espresso beans.
Notes
- Using cold espresso and vodka ensures that your drink is cold without being too diluted with ice. At least chill your martini glasses by putting ice on them. Drain and strain before pouring into a shaken cocktail.
- Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for 15-20 seconds to create the perfect espresso martini.
- If you like a sweet cocktail add simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. For more coffee flavor add a coffee liqueur such as Kahlua.
- Add coffee beans, grated chocolate, or even caramel syrup to your espresso martinis for a nice and elegant garnish.
Nutritious food
Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gOil: 6gSaturated Fats: 3gPolyunsaturated Fats: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.02mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 66mgSugar: 9gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
I hope you like this Baileys Espresso Martini If you make this recipe, leave a comment and rate! I would love to know how you liked it. Enjoy, xoxo!
