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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.

Creamy Espresso Martini with Baileys and Kahlúa (Vanilla Espresso Martini)

Allie Hagerty
This creamy espresso martini with Baileys and Kahlúa is rich, smooth, and frothy with a hint of vanilla. A chic after-dinner cocktail that always impresses.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 martini

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

Expert Tips from My Kitchen

  • Brew it fresh: Use freshly brewed (and cooled) espresso for the best flavor. Strong coffee works if you don’t have espresso.
  • Shake for foam: Shake hard for a full minute—this is what gives you that perfect frothy top.
  • Chill your glass: A cold martini glass makes the cocktail feel extra polished.

Serving Suggestions for Vanilla Vodka Espresso Martinis

  • Simple garnish: Top with chocolate-covered espresso beans, a few whole coffee beans, or a dusting of cocoa powder.
  • Pair it up: Serve alongside desserts like tiramisu, flourless chocolate cake, or chocolate mousse for a dreamy combo.

Nutrition Facts

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
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