Vodka · Coupe
Espresso Martini
Roasted coffee and dark sweetness under a velvety crema.
THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS
London · circa 1983
Dick Bradsell created the drink around 1983 at London’s Soho Brasserie. Originally associated with the name Vodka Espresso, it became one of the enduring drinks of the modern cocktail revival.
History reference · Difford’s Guide ↗ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.
FAMILIAR, WITH A DIFFERENCE
How does it compare?
White Russian
Vodka · RocksCompared with Espresso Martini, White Russian is much less bitter.
Coffee sweetness and cream with a clean vodka backbone.
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MAKE IT YOURSELF
The recipe
One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification
- 50 ml vodka
- 30 ml fresh espresso
- 25 ml coffee liqueur
- 10 ml simple syrup
Shake vigorously with ice and fine-strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass Coupe
Garnish 3 coffee beans
Recipe notes & reference
House variation: 25 ml coffee liqueur rather than 30 ml; espresso standardized to 30 ml.
Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.
IBA · recipe reference ↗KEEP EXPLORING