Velvet Espresso Martini
This indulgent espresso martini with Baileys features a luscious blend of Irish cream, coffee liqueur, vodka, and fresh espresso—topped with a dusting of cocoa and a ladyfinger cookie.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Baileys Irish Cream
- 1 oz coffee liqueur e.g., Kahlúa
- 1 oz vodka plain or vanilla
- 1 oz espresso or strong brewed coffee cooled
- 1 oz heavy cream
- Ladyfinger cookies for garnish
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Chocolate sauce optional, for drizzling inside the glass
- Ice
Instructions
- Drizzle chocolate sauce inside a chilled martini glass; set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add Baileys, coffee liqueur, vodka, espresso, and heavy cream.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until frothy.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with a ladyfinger.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/velvet-espresso-martini/
Notes
- For extra froth, shake without ice first (dry shake), then with ice.
- Use vanilla vodka for a sweeter twist.
- Swap heavy cream for oat cream for a dairy-free version.