Kahlúa Tiramisu Martini
The dessert cocktail that tastes exactly like liquid tiramisu. Kahlúa, vanilla vodka, espresso, and a cream float create a cocktail so decadent it replaces dessert entirely. Trending as the ultimate after-dinner indulgence at Italian restaurants. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Kahlúa
- 1 oz Vanilla vodka
- 1 oz Fresh espresso
- 0.5 oz Irish cream liqueur
- cocoa powder (garnish) garnish
- ladyfinger cookie (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
This dessert cocktail is perfect on its own as an after-dinner drink, but pairs beautifully with actual tiramisu, panna cotta, or mascarpone-based Italian pastries. Consider pairing with almond biscotti or hazelnut cookies for textural contrast.
Instructions
Pull a fresh espresso shot and let cool briefly
Combine Kahlúa, vanilla vodka, espresso, and Irish cream in a shaker
Fill with ice and shake hard for 15 seconds
Double-strain into a chilled martini glass
Dust the foam generously with cocoa powder
Rest a ladyfinger cookie on the rim
Tips
The cocoa powder dusting is essential — it's the tiramisu visual signature Mascarpone-flavored whipped cream on top takes this over the top Use Baileys for the Irish cream component