| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.0% | SHAKE | MARTINI | 110ml |
What is Espresso Martini?
The Espresso Martini is a modern classic cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and freshly brewed espresso, with an ABV of approximately 17%.
Created in 1983 by legendary London bartender Dick Bradsell, it perfectly combines coffee's bitterness with vodka's clean character.
Offering both caffeine and alcohol, it's perfect for starting the night and highly recommended for coffee lovers.
Espresso Martini ABV
The Espresso Martini has an ABV of approximately 17%, placing it in the medium range for cocktails.
Vodka (40%) at 45ml and coffee liqueur (20%) at 15ml combined with espresso and syrup, plus shaking dilution, creates roughly 17%.
Lighter than a White Russian (21%), much smoother than a Black Russian (30%). Coffee's bitterness masks the alcohol well, making it easy to drink.
Espresso Martini Ingredients
- 45ml - Vodka
- 15ml - Coffee Liqueur
- 30ml - Espresso
- 7.5ml - Simple Syrup
Espresso Martini Recipe
- Chill a martini glass in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Add 45ml vodka, 15ml coffee liqueur, 30ml cooled espresso, and 7.5ml simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to create the creamy foam layer.
- Double strain into the chilled martini glass and garnish with three coffee beans.
Fresh espresso is key to this cocktail. Hot espresso will melt the ice and dilute the drink, so let it cool to room temperature before using. Shake vigorously to create the signature creamy foam layer.
Espresso Martini Taste
The Espresso Martini opens with freshly brewed espresso's rich, bittersweet coffee aroma hitting intensely.
Vodka's clean alcohol presence and coffee liqueur's sweetness then create balance, while sugar syrup softens the bitterness. The crema (foam) created from shaking adds a velvety texture.
Both an after-dinner dessert cocktail and a party starter, recommended for all coffee lovers.
Espresso Martini History
The Espresso Martini was born in 1983 at Fred's Club in London's Soho. It began when a model asked legendary bartender Dick Bradsell for a drink that would "wake me up and then f*** me up."
Originally called "Vodka Espresso," it became known as "Espresso Martini" riding the 1990s martini boom.
Since the 2010s, it has gained explosive worldwide popularity, becoming one of the most ordered modern classics today. The garnish of three coffee beans symbolizes health, wealth, and happiness.
