Espresso Martini a.k.a. Vodka Espresso

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By M. Carrie Allan

London bartender Dick Bradsell’s bittersweet premix of stimulant and depressant, the espresso martini was reportedly invented for a exemplary looking for a portion that would “wake her up and [mess] her up.” You privation truly caller espresso here, though ideally cooled; substituting a less-concentrated java results successful a watery drink.

Note: To marque elemental syrup, harvester 1 cupful of sweetener and 1 cupful of h2o successful a tiny saucepan implicit medium-high heat. Bring to a little boil and disturbance until the sweetener has dissolved. Remove the saucepan from the heat, cool, past transportation to a clean, lidded instrumentality and refrigerate until needed.

Make ahead: The elemental syrup needs to beryllium wholly chilled earlier making the drink.

Storage: The elemental syrup tin beryllium refrigerated for up to 1 month.

Recipe from Dick Bradsell from “A Proper Drink” by Robert Simonson’ (Ten Speed Press, 2016).

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce caller espresso
  • 1/2 ounce java liqueur
  • 1/4 ounce elemental syrup (see headnote)
  • 3 java beans, for garnish (optional)

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

  • Calories

    202

  • Fat

    0 g

  • Saturated Fat

    0 g

  • Carbohydrates

    12 g

  • Sodium

    3 mg

  • Cholesterol

    0 mg

  • Protein

    0 g

  • Fiber

    0 g

  • Sugar

    12 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Recipe from Dick Bradsell from “A Proper Drink” by Robert Simonson’ (Ten Speed Press, 2016).

Tested by M. Carrie Allan.

Published June 15, 2023

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Updated March 17, 2026

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