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    Martini Macchiato Cocktail

    Published: Dec 13, 2021, Last updated: Dec 13, 2021 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A cosy and creamy Martini Macchiato cocktail. This fun cocktail is made with classic espresso martini flavours but with a splash of Irish cream liqueur to make it creamy and delicious. So easy to make and perfect for the festive season!

    A close up of a martini macchiato in a snowy theme with fairy lights

    If you love an Espresso Martini you're going to love this creamy, festive twist.

    A Macchiato in Italy is an espresso with a splash of milk added, it literally translates as 'marked or stained'. I thought it would be so fun to turn this coffee into a cocktail and here it is....a Martini Macchiato!

    It's so easy to make, no need to make sugar syrups so it's super quick too.

    It's cold and creamy with a frothy top, perfect for sipping on at Christmas time but pretty perfect all year round too.

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    • Ingredients - what you need
    • Step by step photos and recipe instructions
    • Recipe tips and FAQs
    • More delicious martini cocktails to try
    • 📖 Full Recipe

    Ingredients - what you need

    See the photo below that shows you everything you need to make this recipe plus some important tips on ingredients!

    An overhead shot of all the ingredients you need to make a Martini Macchiato cocktail
    • Espresso - use good quality coffee for best flavour (we always go for 100% arabica). You can use a coffee machine, Moka pot or French Press just make sure it's a strong espresso and not watered down.
    • Kaluha - this is my favourite coffee liqueur to use and pretty easy to find.
    • Vodka - I like absolute vodka for this although it's not a deal breaker. You don't need to use a extra expensive vodka but don't use the cheapest either because they don't taste great.
    • Bailey's - you can use any brand of Irish cream liqueur.

    Step by step photos and recipe instructions

    Brew the coffee - make a strong espresso coffee and fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

    Add ingredients to shaker - add the espresso, vodka, Kaluha and bailey's to the cocktail shaker (photos 1-3).

    Step by step photos showing how to make a martini macchiato cocktail

    Shake and serve - shake the cocktail vigorously (the harder you shake the more foam you'll create) then pour it into a cocktail glass. Top the coffee beans if desired and serve (photo 4).

    Recipe tips and FAQs

    • Use strong coffee - make sure to brew a strong espresso coffee so it adds a good amount of flavour!
    • Remember equal parts! - this cocktail is so easy to remember because it's equal parts of everything, you can't go wrong.
    • Sweeten it up - you make this slightly sweeter if you like by using vanilla vodka instead.
    How do I create the foam on top?

    The foam on top of the cocktail comes shaking it. Just shake it hard in the cocktail shaker and it'll create a delicious frothy foam on top.

    A close up of an empty martini macchiato cocktail

    More delicious martini cocktails to try

    • Espresso Martini
    • Limoncello Martini (Lemon Drop Martini)
    • The Ultimate Chocolate Martini

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    Martini Macchiato Cocktail

    A cosy and creamy Martini Macchiato cocktail. This fun cocktail is made with classic espresso martini flavours but with a splash of Irish cream liqueur to make it creamy and delicious. So easy to make and perfect for the festive season!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Modern Italian
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 cocktail
    Calories 275kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 1 part freshly brewed espresso (30ml/1 fl oz)
    • 1 part vodka (30 ml/1 fl oz)
    • 1 part Kaluha coffee liqueur (30ml/1 fl oz)
    • 1 part Baileys (30ml/1 fl oz)
    • ice
    • 3 coffee beans for garnish (optional)

    Equipment

    • Cocktail shaker

    Instructions

    • Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Add the espresso followed by the vodka, Kaluha and Bailey’s.
    • Holding the lid tightly, shake the cocktail vigorously (the harder you shake the more foam is created).
    • Pour into a cocktail glass and top with 3 coffee beans for garnish.

    Notes

    • Use strong coffee - make sure to brew a strong espresso coffee so it adds a good amount of flavour!
    • Remember equal parts! - this cocktail is so easy to remember because it's equal parts of everything, you can't go wrong.
    • Sweeten it up - you make this slightly sweeter if you like by using vanilla vodka instead.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 35mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sara

      February 20, 2022 at 9:48 am

      I saw this on Instagram and had to try it…..it’s absolutely delicious!! I’ll be making this a lot. Thank you.5 stars

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      • Emily

        February 20, 2022 at 11:36 am

        Amazing, thank you Sara, I LOVE it too 🙂

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