Vivacious Vodka Buzz

This iconic modern classic, the Espresso Martini, was created in 1983 by London bartender Dick Bradsell at the Soho Brasserie. It was originally concocted for a guest who desired a drink that would "wake her up and f*ck her up." The cocktail exudes the perfect balance of bitter, frothy espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and sugar, crafting a sum greater than its parts. Along with the Cosmopolitan, the Espresso Martini is a quintessential cocktail that defined the drinking scene of the 1990s.

Vivacious Vodka Buzz

A modern classic cocktail created to deliver a perfect balance of bitter, frothy espresso, vodka, coffee liqueur, and sugar.

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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 all ingredients in a mixing tin.
  2. Shake vigorously with ice.
  3. Strain into a coupette glass.
  4. Garnish with three coffee beans.