Creamy martinis can feel like a chore to make even when they're a delight to drink. By relying on the core ingredients of Baileys and vodka, you can construct an incredible martini without feeling as though you're toiling away. Once you have your basic recipe ready to go, start using new ingredients to make the Baileys martini of your dreams.
Basic Baileys Vodka Martini
This martini is the simplest with just two ingredients, it'll take longer to assemble your supplies than it will to mix it up.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces vodka
- 2 ounces Baileys Irish cream
- Ice
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, and Baileys.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
Espresso Baileys Martini
Espresso martinis are proof that the universe wants you to be happy. The lucky addition of Baileys is an added smile.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces vodka
- 1 ounce Baileys espresso crème
- 1 ounce espresso
- Ice
- 3 whole coffee beans for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, Baileys, and espresso.
- Shake well to chill and create froth.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with coffee beans for health, wealth, and happiness.
Vanilla Baileys Martini
The vanilla martini is a sweet treat without tasting like it'll send you to the dentist.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- 2 ounces Baileys vanilla cinnamon
- ½ ounce amaretto
- Ice
- Grated cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Chil a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vanilla vodka, Baileys, and amaretto.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with grated cinnamon.
Raspberry Baileys Martini
Raspberry martinis are great, but a creamy raspberry martini with Baileys is the ultimate sip.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Baileys Irish cream
- 1 ounce raspberry vodka
- ½ ounce raspberry liqueur
- Ice
- Lemon peel for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, raspberry vodka, and raspberry liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with lemon peel.
Orange Baileys Martini
This martini is an excellent chance to enjoy an adult orange creamsicle.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce vodka
- ½ ounce Baileys Irish cream
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- Ice
- Orange wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, vodka, Baileys, and orange liqueur
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with orange wedge.
Baileys Mint Martini
If mint schnapps scares you, this is a great reintroduction without the college flashbacks. If mint schnapps is a deal-breaker, consider using a half-ounce of mint simple syrup instead.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Baileys
- 1 ounce mint schnapps
- ¾ ounce vodka
- Ice
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, mint schnapps, and vodka.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with mint sprig.
Strawberries and Cream Baileys Martini
A classic flavor pairing, consider this a great substitute for the snack when you conveniently never have fresh strawberries or cream on hand.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Baileys strawberries and cream
- 1 ounce vanilla vodka
- ¾ ounce raspberry or strawberry liqueur
- Ice
- Lemon peel for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys strawberries and cream, vanilla vodka, and strawberry liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with lemon peel.
Salted Caramel Baileys Martini
If salted caramel desserts or snacks are your jam, this martini will light up your world.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Baileys salted caramel
- ½ ounce caramel vodka
- ½ ounce chocolate liqueur
- Ice
- Chocolate bitters for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys salted caramel, caramel vodka, and chocolate liqueur.
- Shake well to mix and create froth.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with bitters, dragging a pick through to create a design.
Baileys Brunch Martini
Brunch is more than Irish coffee and mimosas. This martini takes a little bit of planning for the garnish, but bacon is always worth it.
Ingredients
- 1 ounces Baileys
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce coffee liqueur
- Ice
- Bacon for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys, vodka, and coffee liqueur.
- Shake well to chill and create froth.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with bacon.
Nutty Dairy-Free Baileys Martini
This martini steps up the almond flavor and also uses a dairy-free Baileys.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Baileys almande
- 1 ounce vodka
- ½ ounce butterscotch liqueur
- Ice
- Grated nutmeg for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a martini glass or coupe.
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, Baileys almande, vodka, and butterscotch liqueur.
- Shake to chill.
- Strain into chilled glass.
- Garnish with grated nutmeg.
My Fair Baileys
Baileys has such an incredible line-up of flavors, but their original still pairs incredibly well with vodka and the various available flavors of vodka, especially vanilla vodka drinks. Think of the Punnet squares you made in middle school but with the different flavors of vodka and Baileys-- suddenly you have more choices than you know what to do with, all of it starting from just a simple Baileys and vodka martini.
Can't get enough? Try these Baileys drinks and Baileys shots.
