Baileys Espresso Martini

An Irish cream and coffee liqueur martini in a coupe glass.

Why we love this Baileys espresso martini

If you love coffee as much as we do, you will love this Baileys espresso martini.
It’s an elegant cocktail option to serve for your next St. Patrick’s day celebration or brunch gathering.
This martini is also a stunning alternative to an after dinner cocktail.

More martini recipes: blueberry lemon drop martini / ginger saketini / pumpkin pie martini / pornstar martini

A Baileys espresso martini in a coupe glass with a bottle of baileys in the background and a bowl of espresso beans.

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Ingredients & Substitutions

Baileys – Any Irish cream liqueur would be suitable for this martini recipe. Baileys makes a great almond milk Irish cream if you are looking to avoid dairy.
Coffee liqueur – We used Kahlua, but any coffee liqueur such as Kamora would work. Something like Frangelico would give this recipe a slightly nutty flavor, would pair well with these flavors.
Chilled espresso – Made sure to chill your espresso ahead of time

Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.

An irish cream and coffee liqueur martini with espresso beans floating on the frothy top.

Close up, overhead of an espresso martini made with irish cream, garnished with 3 espresso beans in the froth.

How to make espresso martini recipe with Baileys

Fill a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, irish cream, coffee liqueur, chilled espresso and ice to a shaker.

Shake and strain. Shake contents until well chilled. Strain into a martini glass.

Garnish. Float a few espresso beans on top of martini for a beautiful presentation.

Frequently asked questions

Can you use Baileys instead of Kahlua in an espresso martini?

These two liqueurs, though they pair wonderfully together, are not interchangeable. Baileys is made from a blend of whiskey, liqueur and cream while Kahlua consists of rum with coffee liqueur.

What liquor is best for an espresso martini?

Vodka is the most common liquor for an espresso martini. It is used frequently because it allows some of the other flavors in the martini to stand out over the vodka. Other liquors can be outstanding in an espresso martini as well, try this tequila espresso martini for a unique espresso martini experience.

Do you have to refrigerate Baileys?

Refrigeration is not required, even when Baileys has been opened. We store ours in the fridge to help when mixing chilled cocktails. Having Baileys chilled also helps when making layered cocktails or shots.

By: Melissa Belanger

Shake up your new favorite after dinner cocktail, with this Baileys espresso martini. Made with only 4 ingredients, this creamy, caffeinated cocktail transforms the sweet flavors of Irish coffee into an elegant martini.

Prep Time: 2

Total Time: 2

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Ingredients

2 ounces vodka
1 1/2 ounces Baileys Irish cream
1/2 ounce coffee liqueur
2 ounces chilled espresso
For garnish: whole espresso beans

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add ingredients to cocktail shaker.
Shake until well chilled.
Strain and serve in a martini glass.
Garnish with espresso beans.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 324kcal (16%), Carbohydrates: 18g (6%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 6g (9%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 0.02mg, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 66mg (2%), Sugar: 15g (17%), Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 1mg, Iron: 0.1mg (1%)