Espresso Martini

Espresso Martini

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into chilled glass

Alcohol
Vodka40% ABV
Coffee liqueur20% ABV
Mixers
Syrup
Syrup
Coffee (espresso)
Coffee (espresso)
Ice
Ice
As desired
Servings
Measurement Guide

All measurements are shown in shots by default for easy bartending at home. Use these conversions at your bar.

1 shot=1.5 oz=4.4 cl=44 ml
Fun Facts
Origin

The Espresso Martini was created in the late 1980s by London bartender Dick Bradsell. According to legend, it was concocted for a young model who asked for something to "wake me up, then f*** me up"

Popularity

The drink gained massive popularity in the 1990s and 2000s, becoming a staple in bars worldwide, particularly popular among those seeking a sophisticated yet energetic cocktail

Culture & History

The Espresso Martini has become synonymous with modern cocktail culture, blending the worlds of coffee and spirits in a way that appeals to both coffee aficionados and cocktail enthusiasts. Its creation is often credited with sparking the craft cocktail movement that revived and reinvented classic cocktails for a new generation

Espresso Martini