Difficulty
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Espresso Martini
The cocktail that wakes you up and pleasantly slows you down. Freshly pulled espresso, vodka, and coffee liqueur shaken to silky perfection.
01 Ingredients
02 Method
Pull a fresh espresso shot and let it cool for 2 minutes — hot espresso creates more foam.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso, and simple syrup.
Shake hard for 20-25 seconds — the vigorous shake creates the signature crema foam.
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with 3 coffee beans arranged in the center.
The Espresso Martini: From London Bar to Global Phenomenon
Created by bartending legend Dick Bradsell at Soho Brasserie in London, 1983. A model reportedly asked for something that would “wake me up and then f*** me up.”
The Foam Secret
The iconic foam topping comes from two things: freshly brewed hot espresso and aggressive shaking. Never use cold brew — it won’t foam properly.
Bean Garnish Meaning
The three coffee beans are a nod to the Sambuca tradition, representing health, happiness, and wealth.
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