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Espresso Martini
A coffee-flavored cocktail with a kick of caffeine.
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Shaken
- Strength
- 23.1% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 min
The Espresso Martini is a contemporary classic that combines the rich, bold flavor of espresso with the smoothness of vodka, creating a delightful after-dinner drink. Its elegant presentation and caffeine kick make it a perfect choice for a night out.
Ingredients
Method
Add the Vodka, Kahlúa (coffee liqueur), Simple Syrup and Fresh Espresso to a shaker.
Vodka 50 ml1.7 oz5 cl Kahlúa (coffee liqueur) 30 ml1 oz3 cl Simple Syrup 10 ml0.3 oz1 cl Fresh Espresso 1Fill the shaker with ice, shake hard until well chilled and double strain through a fine strainer into a chilled martini glass.
Garnish with three coffee beans.
Garnish: 3 coffee beans
The story
The Espresso Martini was invented by bartender Dick Bradsell at the Fred's Club in Soho, London, in the 1980s. The story goes that a famous model requested a drink that would 'wake her up and then f*** her up,' leading to the birth of this iconic cocktail.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
