Name: Baileys Espresso Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Kahlua; 1.5 oz Baileys Espresso Crème; 0.5 oz Vodka; 3 oz Half-and-half; Crushed ice

This Baileys Espresso Martini has a rich and creamy taste. This cocktail is the perfect after-dinner drink or for the upcoming holiday season!

This Bailey's martini is such a fun drink! It's perfect for Christmas or New Year gatherings. It's creamy and full of coffee flavor.
This cocktail is ready within minutes with some primary home bartending tools.

What You'll Need to Make a Baileys Espresso Martini

Here is the full list of all ingredients needed for this recipe. For precise measurements, please look at the recipe card.

Baileys: For this recipe, I used Baileys Espresso Crème. This Bailey's variations will give it an additional creaminess and more coffee flavor.
Kahlua: I love Kahlua so much. It's the most famous rum and coffee liqueur. We will use equal parts of Kahlua and Bailey's.
Vodka: I used Tito's vodka, but you can use any vodka you prefer.
Half-and-half: For extra creaminess, we are using half-and-half. It goes so well with the liqueur.
Ice: I used crushed ice for this recipe. Since you will be shaking the cocktail for just 5-10 seconds, there is no worry that the crushed ice will water out the martini.

Does Baileys Need to be Refrigerated

There is always that dilemma when it comes to storing this creamy liqueur. The short answer is no, but here are some tips to make sure you store it properly, even after you open the bottle.

You can store it outside the fridge, but make sure the temperature does not go above 77 Fahrenheit (or 25 Celsius). Keep it in the dark space, away from direct sunlight and heat.
When you open the bottle, make sure to seal the bottle tightly.

What Tools Do I Need to Make this Baileys Espresso Martini

As for any other martini, you'll need some basic home bartending tools to make this cocktail.

A cocktail shaker
A strainer
Something to measure the liqueur, like jigger

How to Make Baileys Espresso Martini

Chill the glass in the freezer.
Add ice halfway into the cocktail shaker and add liqueur and half-and-half.
Shake vigorously for 5-10 seconds. This step is crucial.
Stir into a chilled glass and add your favorite garnishes.

Recipe Variations

This martini has a very sweet taste, so if you would like to change it up a little bit, here are some options:

Replace Baileys Espresso Crème for the regular Baileys liqueur.
For additional creaminess, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.

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Have you tried this recipe? Please let me know in the comments below. I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions!

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