Vodka
Espresso Martini
- Base
- Vodka
- Family
- Creamy
- Era
- 1970–1989: the disco years
- Date
- around 1983
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Shaken
- Flavour
- Bitter, Sweet
- Strength
- Medium
- IBA list
- New Era
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vodka | 50 ml |
| Coffee liqueur | 10 ml |
| Espresso | 30 ml |
| Sugar syrup | 10 ml |
| Coffee beans (garnish) | three |
Method
- Shake everything hard with plenty of ice, to create foam.
- Strain into a chilled glass and garnish.
Tools
Place of origin
London · United Kingdom
Where it is most consumed
Its popularity has grown greatly in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries.
An impression, not a measured figure
Curious stories
One version
There are several claims. The most repeated says that Dick Bradsell created it in London's Soho in the 1980s for a customer who wanted a pick-me-up.
