As I grow older I find I have more patience for cocktails. Yes they take a little longer to prepare than another slug of wine … but I’m not a big drinker, and one glass will do me. If I’m only having the one, then I’m happy to make it a special one.
And last night as I curled up in front of the roaring woodburner with the wind and the rain lashing at the windows outside I couldn’t imagine a more fitting cocktail than the Flat White Martini I had in my hand – it’s currently one of Selfridges’ best-selling cocktails for a very good reason.
It’s a creamy, modern taste, and it’s saved from being too sweet by a shot of espresso to balance the Baileys Irish Cream. It’s delicious – and far too moreish to be entirely safe. The very best kind of cocktail.
The below recipe makes enough for just one glass – obviously if you’re making for friends you’ll need to multiply the ingredients accordingly.
What you Need:
- 50ml Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 25ml espresso
- 25ml vodka
- Ice Cubes
- Garnish – 3 coffee beans
What You Do:
- Fill a Cocktail Shaker with ice
- Add the Baileys Original Irish cream, vodka and espresso
- Shake until chilled and strain into a martini glass
- Top with coffee beans as garnish
If you’re putting together a cosy evening like this, it’s often the small details that make it feel considered – especially if you’re hosting or creating a gift set for a cocktail lover. Personalised touches, from glassware to bar accessories, can elevate the whole experience, and even items like Custom Patches can be used to add character to things like aprons, bottle wraps or cocktail kit bags. It’s a simple way to turn a good drink into something a bit more memorable.
(I don’t currently have a cocktail shaker, mine having met with the floor at high velocity, so I used crushed ice in a jug, added the ingredients and simply stirred briskly. I also didn’t strain mine – I love the ice in the drink)
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