Salted Caramel Martini

This salted caramel martini is one of my favorite dessert martini recipes for fall and winter. It's perfectly sweet, creamy and so cozy.

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The salted caramel flavor is so delicious. The salted caramel flavor is meant for fall, and so is this cocktail. This is the perfect dessert cocktail for Thanksgiving.

It’s so easy to make! Just 2 ingredients are all you need! This cocktail couldn't be any easier to make.

It's perfect for any fall occasion. Whether you want to make this for a Halloween party, Thanksgiving, or just having a cozy at-home happy hour, this salted caramel martini is so easy to make and everyone will love it.

Is there a salted caramel vodka?

There is salted caramel vodka, and there are plenty of caramel-flavored vodkas! I use Van Gogh Dutch Caramel vodka, I find it to be so perfectly flavored and very smooth.

You'll most likely be able to find a caramel-flavored vodka at your local liquor store.

What mixes well with caramel vodka?

Bailey's, or any Irish cream, apple cider (or juice) both mix very well with caramel vodka. You can also mix a chocolate liqueur for the ever-so-classic chocolate caramel combo.

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Ingredients

Here's what you'll need for this 2-ingredient dessert martini recipe.

Caramel Vodka. Like I said, I use Van Gogh, Pinnacle has a salted caramel vodka and Smirnoff also has a caramel vodka if you want to go the less expensive route. Effen Vodka, which has a similar price point to Van Gogh, also makes caramel vodka.

Irish Cream. I buy Irish cream from ALDI, I know... shocking. However, you can use Bailey's or whatever Irish cream is your favorite.

How to make salted caramel martini

1. In a cocktail shaker, add 2.5 oz. of caramel vodka and 1 oz. of Irish cream.
2. Add ice and shake until frosted.
3. Strain into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with salted caramel candies and cheers!

Garnish ideas

A drink isn't complete without a garnish! Especially a dessert martini, have some fun with the finishing touches.

• Caramel candies
• Caramel drizzle
• Slices of Granny Smith Apple
• Brown sugar rim

Substitutions and variations

Caramel Apple Martini. You can easily turn this into a caramel apple martini by adding in an ounce of Green Apple liquor.

Irish Cream. If you want to add a bit of spice, you can make this recipe with Rumchata, instead. Alternatively, you can use plain vodka and mix it with Bailey's Salted Caramel.

Tips for making the best martini

Chill your martini glass. Whenever you pour a freshly made martini into a chilled martini glass.

Vanilla extract. If you want a bit of vanilla flavor, add ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract to this caramel martini.

FAQs

Do I Have to Use Baileys?

No! You can use any Irish cream liquor or you can use Rumchata.

How do I make a cocktail without a cocktail shaker?

If you have any type of jar in your cabinets, you can use that. Alternatively, if you have a tall airtight storage container, you can use that.

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