A sweet & simple Baileys Irish Cream Martini. Vodka tones down the sweetness of Irish Cream liqueur without losing the flavor. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day – or any day of the year! Cheers!
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’m not Irish – not a drop of it. That doesn’t stop me from celebrating just a wee bit. Baileys Irish Cream Martini, anyone?
I’ll admit that I don’t know a whole lot about Irish culture & cuisine – but I’m always up for learning!
As a former bartender, I am familiar with Irish drinks. My bar celebrated with an Irish Wake each year – and it was fun, wild & crazy. Good times.
More cocktail suggestions – yay! Love Irish Cream? Then this Baileys White Russian is for you! Love all things martini? Here’s an Espresso Martini!
Ingredients & Instructions
Irish Cream has always befuddled me a bit. It’s simply Irish whiskey, cream, vanilla, maybe a bit of cocoa – but it’s always been a bit too sweet for me straight up.
I served many traditional Irish Cream cocktails over the years – mostly mudslides, White Russians & Irish coffee.
I wanted a Bailey’s cocktail that wasn’t too creamy or too sweet.
So when all else fails – have a martini. Or make a martini out of it. It was a simple success.
I could happily have a few of these Irish Cream Martinis – and they’re certainly easy enough to shake up.
The vodka tones down the sweetness of the Irish Cream but manages to keep all the flavor there.
You can dress this martini up – or add a drop of green food color to be festive.
Have fun & enjoy!
Amanda ♥
Irish Cream Martini
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz Irish Cream liqueur
- ice
Instructions
- Combine vodka, Irish Cream and ice in a cocktail shaker.Shake, shake, shake.Strain into a martini glass & enjoy.
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