A Baileys & Vanilla Martini is the ultimate sweet, creamy, comfort cocktail!

This amazing vanilla-spiced Baileys and gin cocktail recipe is perfect for when you want something that is easy to make at home but still has that little bit of “wow factor”, especially around Christmas. 

In fact, with its creamy texture, sweet profile and spice tones, we think this cocktail is a great alternative to Eggnog or a Snowball over the festive season. 

And you can take the Yuletide joy up a notch by picking the right gin too…

For us, the gin has to be Manchester Gin Under The Tree Edition! This rare craft spirit was originally created exclusively for Craft Gin Clubbers and it is the star of their December 2023 Gin of the Month box. 

Brimming with a carol-like symphony of winter fruit and spice tones, like apple, date, cinnamon and clove, this Christmas gin is a superb edition from the master distillers at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery. 

Its mix of fruity and spice flavours is a mouthwatering match for the rich, chocolatey Baileys Irish Cream. 

Craft Gin Club’s Vanilla Syrup then adds a rounding mellowness that is simply sublime and makes us just want to curl up by the fire with this boozy treat.

There are a number of ways that you can garnish this cocktail - it really is down to personal taste. 

However, we recommend either accentuating the Christmas spice elements with a cinnamon stick and a grating of fresh nutmeg (much like a classic Eggnog) or rimming the glass with dark cocoa powder to make it a fantastic dessert cocktail. 

You could also try all of the above garnish suggestions at once, of course. This cocktail is so fun and simple that it really does welcome these kinds of delicious experimentations. 

So what are you waiting for? Give it a go today! 

Looking for more Christmas cocktails? You need to give Manchester Gin Under The Tree a go in this amazinge Cranberry Fizz cocktail. Find the recipe here!