Awakened Martini

This iconic modern classic, the Espresso Martini, was created in 1983 by London bartender Dick Bradsell at the Soho Brasserie. It was designed to satisfy a guest's request for a drink that would "wake her up and f*ck her up." The balance of bitter, frothy espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and sugar creates a sum greater than its parts, making it a defining cocktail of the 1990s.

Awakened Martini

A modern classic cocktail created to wake you up and elevate your spirits, the Espresso Martini combines vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, and simple syrup for a balanced and delightful experience.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 oz vodka (preferably Ketel One)
  • 3/4 oz coffee liqueur (preferably Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur)
  • 1 1/4 oz fresh espresso
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup (1:1, sugar:water)
  • Garnish: 3 coffee beans

Instructions

  1. Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, fresh espresso, and simple syrup in a mixing tin.
  2. Shake the mixture vigorously with ice.
  3. Strain the cocktail into a coupette glass.
  4. Garnish with three coffee beans.