Baileys Salted Caramel Espresso Martini Cocktail

Author: The Bar Team

Two Baileys Salted Caramel Espresso Martini next to a bottle of Baileys Original Irish Cream.

The Baileys Salted Caramel Espresso Martini cocktail is a rich and sweet take on the classic, where the inherent creamy texture and rich flavour combine perfectly with espresso - resulting in a distinct, exquisite consistency that is different from traditional versions. This makes it an ideal drink for individuals with a sweet tooth, as well as for casual events when a simple but elegant dessert-like drink can be made with minimal ingredients and effort.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:

Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur (or any Irish cream liqueur of choice)
30ml
Chilled espresso
15ml
Salted caramel syrup
10ml
Plenty of ice
Chocolate shavings
For garnish

Equipment

Martini glass
Strainer
Cocktail shaker
Jigger

Method

Step 1

To chill your martini cocktail glass or coupe glass, place it in the freezer or fill it with ice water.

Step 2

Add the Irish cream liqueur, cold espresso and salted caramel syrup to a cocktail shaker.

Step 3

Fill the shaker with fresh ice and shake briskly for 15-20 seconds or until the surface of the shaker is well-frosted and the drink is thoroughly chilled and frothy.

Step 4

Discard the ice from the cold serving glass, fine-filter the drink into the prepared glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve immediately.

Tips & Suggestions

If your espresso has good crema, pour it into the shaker since it leads to a fuller mouthfeel and possibly more foam.
Choose high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more) for garnish; its mild sharpness makes for a pleasant contrast to the drink’s sweetness.

FAQs

The key differences are the additions of Irish cream liqueur (for creaminess and a distinct flavour) and salted caramel syrup (for sweetness and a distinct caramel note), which make the drink richer and dessert-like than a conventional vodka-based espresso martini cocktail.