This martini blends freshly brewed espresso, smooth Irish cream liqueur, vanilla vodka, a splash of half & half, and a touch of vanilla extract for extra warmth and depth. Perfect for the holidays!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword espresso, martini, vanilla
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 1Cocktail
Equipment
1 Shaker
1 martini glass
Ingredients
1shotespresso, cooled slightly
1 1/2ozIrish cream liqueur
1 1/2ozvanilla vodka
2ozhalf & half
1/4tspvanilla extract
Ice
Coffee beans, for garnish
Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.Add espresso, Irish cream, vanilla vodka, half & half, and vanilla extract.Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is cold and frosty—this makes the drink extra creamy.Strain into a chilled martini glass.Garnish with 3 coffee beans for a classic touch.