Modern Classic

Espresso Martini

Name: Espresso Martini
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Vodka; 30 ml Coffee liqueur; 30 ml Espresso; 10 ml Simple syrup

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

45 ml Vodka
30 ml Coffee liqueur
30 ml Espresso
10 ml Simple syrup

Preparation

Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish

Three coffee beans

Origin story

The Espresso Martini was invented in the 1980s by bartender Dick Bradsell in London, who wanted to create a drink that combined the effects of caffeine with the pleasure of a cocktail. It quickly became a modern classic, celebrated for its unique blend of flavors.