Baileys Espresso Cream 1L

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The calories in an espresso martini depend on which ingredients you use – many range from 200 to 350 calories. There are 198 calories in this Baileys espresso martini recipe. Can I use decaf coffee?

To find out how supermarket own-brand Irish Cream liqueurs compare with the original Baileys, we asked a panel of 69 consumers to blind-taste and rate all the available options. This espresso martini recipe differs from classic ones for two main reasons: (1) we use Baileys Irish Cream to make it super creamy and smooth, and (2) there is no Kahlua, simple syrup, or rum in this recipe. This espresso martini recipe with Baileys is practically foolproof. There’s very little that can really go wrong but here are a few pointers:The star of the show in this espresso martini recipe is of course the Baileys Irish Cream. I’m a self-confessed brand snob when it comes to certain alcoholic drinks and I’m afraid Baileys Irish Cream is one such brand I’ve yet to find a close rival for. Read on to find out which liqueurs will save you money this Christmas and how to get Baileys for less - this week we've found a great offer in one supermarket which makes it cheaper than rivals. Technically, this drink is not a true martini as it contains neither gin nor vermouth. The world seems happy to turn a blind eye to this small fact and I’m happy to run with this notion too. Why make this Baileys version?

A classic espresso martini contains espresso coffee, vodka and coffee liqueur in varying proportions. The coffee flavour is pronounced and the best versions have only a hint of sweetness about them. You can use any type of Irish cream for this espresso martini recipe. If you want to use Baileys, try their espresso creme flavor. However, feel free to use one of these brands instead: Kerrygold, Coole Swan, Saint Brendan’s, or Five Farms. Why is there no Kahlua in this recipe?

Are you a Baileys Irish Cream lover? Fun fact: this tasty liqueur is actually the most popular liqueur sold worldwide. There's an increasingly wide range of indulgent flavoured options to choose from beyond the standard Irish Cream liqueurs: All of the Irish Cream liqueurs we tested scored well for flavour, so it's worth trying cheaper alternatives wherever you shop. But some had the edge over others. Here's how they scored: Looking for the best value alternatives to Baileys? Our Irish cream liqueur taste test reveals the tastiest cheaper tipples to buy this Christmas.