Description
Sinful Baileys caramel espresso marries rich Irish cream with bold coffee notes. Velvety layers of indulgence promise sweet moments of pure bliss you’ll savor with each luxurious sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 60 ml (2 fl oz) double espresso
- 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) hot steamed milk
- 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) Baileys or Irish cream liqueur
- 30 ml (1 fl oz) caramel sauce
- 1 dollop whipped cream
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg or cinnamon
- Caramel popcorn, to serve
- Additional caramel sauce for garnish
Instructions
- Glass Preparation: Meticulously swirl caramel sauce along the interior walls of a chilled glass, creating a seamless golden coating that enhances the drink’s visual and flavor profile.
- Espresso Foundation: Brew a concentrated double espresso directly into the caramel-glazed glass, allowing the intense coffee to interact with the sweet base and develop a complex flavor landscape.
- Baileys Integration: Carefully layer the smooth Baileys Irish Cream over the espresso, creating a mesmerizing gradient of rich browns that promises a luxurious tasting experience.
- Milk Fusion: Stream steamed milk into the mixture, gently blending the espresso, Baileys, and milk to create a harmonious, silky-smooth beverage with a perfect balance of flavors.
- Cream and Garnish: Top the drink with a billowing cloud of freshly whipped cream, then playfully scatter crunchy caramel popcorn across the surface for a delightful textural contrast, finishing with an elegant caramel sauce drizzle and a light dusting of ground nutmeg.
Notes
- Caramel Coating Technique: Create an even, spiraling caramel sauce layer inside the glass before adding ingredients to enhance flavor depth and visual appeal.
- Espresso Temperature: Use freshly brewed, hot double espresso to maintain optimal drink warmth and ensure proper flavor integration.
- Layering Strategy: Pour ingredients slowly and carefully to achieve a beautiful color gradient and preserve distinct liquid layers.
- Garnish Precision: Apply whipped cream and caramel popcorn just before serving to maintain cream’s fluffy texture and popcorn’s crisp crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg