What could be better than a creamy cocktail or tiramisu?At the same time! This Baileys Tiramisu Martini is like dessert in a glass.
It’s smooth, rich, and has just the right amount of coffee flavor.It’s great for dinner parties, holidays, or even a quiet night in after the kids are asleep. When we have guests over, I love making these because they look fancy but are very easy to make.It’s a drinkable version of the classic Italian dessert, and to be honest, it’s hard to stop at just one!
Let’s make something sweet and impossible to resist together.
What You’ll Need
To make this dreamy martini, you need:
- ◯ 1.5 ounces of Baileys Irish Cream
- ◯ 1 ounce of coffee liqueur, like Kahlúa
- ◯ 1 ounce of plain or vanilla vodka
- ◯ 1 ounce of cooled espresso or strong brewed coffee
- ◯ 1 ounce of heavy cream
- ◯ Ladyfinger cookies (for decoration)
- ◯ Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- ◯ Chocolate sauce (optional, for drizzling inside the glass)
- ◯ Ice
What you’ll need
- Shaker for cocktails
- Jigger (or a tool for measuring)
- A glass for martinis
- Sifter for cocoa powder
- A small pitcher for cream or coffee
How to Make a Tiramisu Martini with Baileys
- Get Your Glasses Ready:
Pour chocolate sauce into the martini glass in swirls or zigzags. Put it away. - Put the Shaker in:
Put ice in a cocktail shaker. Add the heavy cream, Baileys Irish Cream, coffee liqueur, vodka, and espresso.
- Give it a shake:
For about 15 to 20 seconds, shake the cocktail shaker hard until everything is well-mixed and foamy. - Serve and Pour:
Pour the cocktail into the martini glass that you have already made. Put cocoa powder on top and a ladyfinger cookie on the side.
Tips for Making Ahead
You can make the espresso and let it cool down ahead of time. Put it in the fridge until you’re ready to make the drink. Pre-chilling your martini glasses also saves time when you’re making them for a lot of people.
Helpful Tips
- Chill Your Glasses: Put your martini glasses in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. It adds a frosty touch to the drink and keeps it colder for longer.
- Make Strong Coffee: Use a strong brewed coffee or bold espresso to bring out the coffee flavor. Don’t cut corners on quality!
- If you have vanilla vodka, use it! It makes the tiramisu taste even sweeter and adds to the overall effect.
- When you dust cocoa powder, use a small sieve to evenly spread it out on top to make it look like it came from a café.
- Before you make the drink, drizzle the chocolate sauce inside the glasses. This will make them look great when you serve them.
Changes and Substitutions
- No Vodka? Use more Baileys or coffee liqueur instead.
- If you don’t want to drink alcohol, leave out the vodka and replace the Baileys and Kahlúa with coffee creamer and decaf coffee.
- Instead of heavy cream, use coconut cream or almond milk cream.
- Add a splash of hazelnut syrup or vanilla syrup to make it taste sweeter.
Food that is left over and how to store it
You should drink this cocktail right away, but if you make more than you need, you can keep it in a sealed container in the fridge (without ice) for up to a day. Before serving again, just shake or stir it.
Let’s Mix Things Up!
This Baileys Tiramisu Martini will be your new favorite drink for special events or any time you need a sweet pick-me-up. It has a lot of flavor and is rich and decadent. I hope you give it a shot!