Espresso Sugar Cookie Martini Cocktail
A dessert‑style espresso martini with cozy sugar‑cookie vibes—vanilla vodka, amaretto, Irish cream, fresh espresso, cream, and a touch of vanilla, shaken cold and served with a festive sugar rim.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or small measuring cup
- Strainer
- Martini glass
- Small plate or bowl
- Spoon or stir stick
- Espresso machine or coffee maker
Ingredients
- 1 oz vanilla vodka
- 1 oz amaretto
- 1 oz Irish cream liqueur Baileys or similar
- 1 oz espresso fresh, cooled
- 1 oz cream or half-and-half
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
- ice cubes for shaking
- sprinkles or sugar for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Rim a martini glass with a little simple syrup and dip into sprinkles or sugar.
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Add vanilla vodka, amaretto, Irish cream, cooled espresso, cream, simple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until very cold.
- Strain into the prepared martini glass and serve immediately.
Notes
Use slightly cooled, strong espresso so it doesn’t over‑dilute the drink. Adjust sweetness by changing the simple syrup amount. Swap cream for half‑and‑half for a lighter sip. Chilling the glass for a few minutes before pouring keeps the cocktail extra cold.