Method
- Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, vanilla syrup, and espresso in a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake until chilled and foamy.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with coffee beans.
About the Espresso Martini
The Espresso Martini is a modern sour-style cocktail with a vodka base. It combines the rich bitterness of coffee with the sweetness of coffee liqueur and vanilla, creating a smooth, caffeinated kick.
History
Created by Dick Bradsell in the 1980s in London, reportedly at the Soho Brasserie circa 1983. The drink emerged during a period when vodka was particularly popular and was designed to combine the stimulating effects of caffeine with alcohol.
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