Go Back
–+ servings
Two martini coupes filled with espresso martini with vanilla vodka, topped with chocolate covered espresso beans, on a black and gold tray, with a gold ice bucket and a silver cocktail shaker.

The Best Vanilla Vodka Espresso Martini Recipe

Allie Hagerty
Coffee lovers will obsess over my vanilla vodka espresso martini. My vanilla espresso martini is a better way to enjoy your favorite caffeinated martini with a delicious hint of vanilla.
5 from 9 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 martini
Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker
  • martini glass
  • jigger shot glass, or other method of measuring your ingredients
  • microplane optional, if grating chocolate-covered espresso beans for garnish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces vanilla vodka
  • 1/2 ounce Bailey's Irish cream
  • 1/2 ounce Kahlúa
  • 1 ounce espresso
  • ice cubes
  • chocolate-covered espresso beans optional

Instructions
 

  • First, add all of your ingredients (except for the chocolate-covered espresso beans, if using) to a cocktail shaker in this order: ice cubes, vanilla vodka, Bailey’s Irish cream, Kahlúa, and espresso. 
  • Cap the cocktail shaker (mason jar, or whatever you use to shake your cocktails) and shake vigorously for 45 seconds – one minute. It’s a long time to shake, but trust me, it’s worth it for the perfectly foamy top! 
  • Strain and serve in a chilled martini glass. Use a microplane to grate chocolate-covered espresso beans on top if you’d like. Enjoy!

Notes

  • ​Freshly brewed espresso – Whenever possible, use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor. If you don’t have an espresso machine, strong coffee can be a suitable substitute.
  • Use cold espresso – ​To avoid melting your ice cubes, use cold espresso or cold brew coffee. In order to make a good espresso martini, you want to avoid the ice melting and diluting the cocktail. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 0.01mgSodium: 6mgPotassium: 33mgSugar: 9gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword coffee, espresso, espresso martini, martini, vanilla, Vodka
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!