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Kate Moss walks into a bar…
In case you didn’t know, the espresso martini has a rather sexy backstory.
Legend has it that London bartender Dick Bradsell concocted the drink in the late ’80s when supermodel Kate Moss famously asked for a drink that would “wake me up and f@ck me up.”
Three decades later, this retro cocktail (not a true martini) is ideal as a boozy pick-me-up or after-dinner drink. With vodka, Kahlua and espresso, nearly any bartender will shake one, and when there’s cold brew coffee in the fridge, it’s super simple to make at home, too.
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“Express Yourself” by Mississippi artist William Goodman
When you wanna feel a little like a sexy supermodel, a mega popstar or just super-awesome like the larger-than-life ’80s, go heavy on the eyeliner and espresso martini yo’self!
How to make a mean espresso martini
Espresso martinis are one of my back-pocket cocktails when expecting friends stopping by for a drink. Dust off that Kahlua bottle (and your shaker) and try two of my favorite variations.
And, yes, you can batch ’em!
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Espresso Martini
The modern classic vodka “martini” shaken with espresso is every coffee-lover’s favorite cocktail. Shake well to achieve foam!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Vodka
- 1/2 ounce coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
- 1 1/2 ounces espresso coffee or cold brew concentrate
- Coffee beans for garnish
Instructions
Shake all ingredients well with ice and strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with three coffee beans.
Midnight Espresso Martini
At Marcello’s in the CBD in New Orleans, espresso martinis are shaken with tequila and the addition of a nutty Italian liqueur. Cin cin!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila
- 1/2 ounce Nocello liqueur
- 1/2 ounce Kahlua liqueur
- 1 shot espresso
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake and strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with a coffee bean.
Courtesy of Marcello’s Restaurant and Wine Bar
Batch it!
For 8 drinks: Combine 1 1/2 cups blanco tequila, 1/2 cup Nocello, 1/2 cup Kahlua, 1 1/2 cups or espresso (or cold brew coffee) and 1/2 cup water. Chill until ready to serve.
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written by
Melissa Townsend
Founder and fearless leader of the Milk Punch Media pack, Melissa makes a mean espresso martini. She’s also silently correcting your grammar.