Ingredients
Liquids
- 2 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
- ½ oz coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
Others
- Ice cubes
- Coffee beans (for garnish, 3 beans per serving)
Instructions
- Add ice to shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes to chill the drink and help create a frothy texture when shaken.
- Pour in Baileys: Add 2 oz of Baileys Irish Cream into the shaker for a creamy, sweet base.
- Add vodka: Pour in 1 oz of vodka to provide the alcoholic punch characteristic of martinis.
- Add espresso: Add 1 oz of freshly brewed espresso that has been cooled to prevent melting the ice too quickly and to maintain the drink's balance.
- Add coffee liqueur: Pour ½ oz of coffee liqueur such as Kahlúa for an extra depth of coffee flavor and sweetness.
- Shake it up: Seal the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. This chills the mixture thoroughly and creates a nice frothy layer on top.
- Strain into glass: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass to remove the ice and get a smooth texture.
- Garnish: Place 3 coffee beans gently on top of the foam as a traditional and aromatic garnish.
Notes
- Espresso can be brewed ahead and kept chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for convenience.
- Use fresh espresso and fresh Baileys for the best flavor and foam quality.
- The coffee beans garnish is both decorative and symbolic, traditionally representing health, wealth, and happiness.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Baileys with a cream-based coffee-flavored syrup and omit vodka.
- Make sure the martini glass is chilled beforehand to keep the drink cold longer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: International
