Serving Style
Serve up in a chilled coupe glass with a deep coffee-brown body and a smooth, even crema.
Three coffee beans should sit on the surface as a restrained visual finish rather than a heavy garnish.
Food Pairings
Pair it with chocolate desserts, tiramisu, coffee pastries, vanilla ice cream, biscotti, or simple sweet bites. Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso, and coffee beans work best with roasted, cocoa, vanilla, and caramel flavors.
Origins
The Espresso Martini was created in London in the late 1980s by bartender Dick Bradsell.
Its modern authority comes from combining vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso in a shaken format that creates both chill and crema.
Best Occasions
Best after dinner, late in the evening, as a sophisticated nightcap, or whenever a menu needs a cocktail that feels both dessert-like and energizing.
Tasting Notes
Espresso leads with roast and bitterness, Kahlúa adds coffee sweetness, vodka gives clean strength, and the coffee beans reinforce aroma.
The shake should create a creamy texture without adding dairy.
Style & Character
Modern, intense, polished, coffee-led, and confidently after-dinner.
Variations
Adjust Kahlúa for sweetness or espresso intensity for bitterness.
Keep vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso at the center so the Espresso Martini remains clean, dark, and crema-topped.
Alcohol Strength
20%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
